The clarification came after Trump said that he spoke to Modi over India's ongoing border row with China in Eastern Ladakh
Speaking with the reporters in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday, Trump said a "big conflict" was going on between India and China
Trump on Wednesday said he was 'ready, willing and able to mediate' between the two countries
Trump previously offered to mediate between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue, a proposal rejected by New Delhi which maintains that there is no role for any third party in bilateral issues.
Amidst the rising tension in east Ladakh along the Sino-India border, Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Wednesday said that no one can threaten Narendra Modi's India
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson refers to talks between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Official sources said Doval has been closely monitoring the evolving situation along the Line of Control in Ladakh as well as in north Sikkim and Uttarakhand
It was clarified during the meeting that the Indian Army will hold its fort as talks to defuse the situation would continue in parallel
There was a shock on May 5, when some 5,000 Chinese troops crossed into the Galwan River valley, followed by another incursion in similar numbers into the Pangong Lake sector on May 12.
The recommendations accepted were aimed at speeding up road construction in remote areas, providing easier access to the military and leading to socio economic development in the border areas
India and China have an unresolved border dispute that covers the 3,488 kilometre Line of Actual Control
A day after taking charge as 28th Chief of Army Staff, Gen. Naravane also said that his force will give special attention to issues relating to human rights.
The LAC has often witnessed skirmishes between troops of the two Asian giants on differing claims over the territory
The 20th round of Sino-India boundary talks is to be held in New Delhi next month
India's foreign ministry confirmed the incident in Ladakh took place but has not given any details
Published an editorial titled, 'Modi mustn't pull India into reckless conflict'
Swaraj also said military readiness is always there as the military is meant to fight wars
India's comments came on a day China accused India of trampling on the Panchsheel pact
China and India have been engaged in a standoff in the Dokalam area near the Bhutan trijunction
China also said it has closed Nathu La in Sikkim for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims from India