China creating construction across Indian borders for several years says MEA

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When answering about whether China is building infrastructure in the vicinity of the border of Arunachal Pradesh, the Ministry of External Affairs answered that China did undertake construction activities across the Indian borders various times in the past.

According to ANI reports, MEA stated, “We have seen recent reports on China undertaking construction work along the border areas with India. China has undertaken such infrastructure construction activity in the past several years.”

The ministry further said, “In response, our government too has stepped up border infrastructure including the construction of roads, bridges etc, which has provided much-needed connectivity to the local population along the border. Government remains committed to the objective of creating infrastructure along the border areas for the improvement of livelihood of its citizens, including in Arunachal Pradesh.”

“Government keeps a constant watch on all developments having a bearing on India’s security and takes all the necessary measures to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity,” the ministry further stated.

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