As India-China border tensions rise amid the continuing standoff in Eastern Ladakh, between the militaries of India and China at the line of actual control (LAC), United States President Donald Trump today said that US would “willingly mediate or arbitrate” to resole ongoing issues.
“We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute. Thank you,” tweeted Trump.
We have informed both India and China that the United States is ready, willing and able to mediate or arbitrate their now raging border dispute. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 27, 2020
There was no immediate response from Indian officials. It also could not be confirmed whether Trump had formally conveyed the offer to the Indian side.
It must be noted that US President Donald Trump has a histroy of making unilateral offers of mediation in issues invoving India. Trump has previously offered to mediate on the Kashmir issue between India and Pakistan, only to be rebuffed by Delhi.