United States Supports India on Arunachal Pradesh Territory Issue

Defense News ,India :-   The United States supports India's ownership of Arunachal Pradesh and opposes any moves by China to claim the area without agreement, according to Vedant Patel, a spokesperson for the State Department.

This statement from the Biden administration came after China reiterated its claim over Arunachal Pradesh, which is a state in northeastern India. This claim was made shortly after India's Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, visited the region and launched various development projects.

China's defense ministry has repeatedly stated that Arunachal Pradesh belongs to them and they don't accept India's authority over it. They refer to Arunachal Pradesh as "Zangnan," asserting that it's an integral part of China's territory. 

Responding to questions during a press briefing, Patel emphasized that the United States recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as part of India's territory. They firmly oppose any actions by China that try to claim it through military or civilian means.

India has consistently rejected China's claims over Arunachal Pradesh, stating that it is an inseparable part of India. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs stated that the people of Arunachal Pradesh will continue to benefit from India's development initiatives and infrastructure projects.

Randhir Jaiswal, an official spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of External Affairs, dismissed China's claims as baseless. He reiterated that Arunachal Pradesh has always been and will remain an integral part of India. The people of Arunachal Pradesh will continue to benefit from India's progress and development efforts.

In summary, the United States reaffirms its support for India's sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh and opposes China's attempts to claim the region. India stands firm in asserting its authority over Arunachal Pradesh, emphasizing its integral role within the country.