For reprint rights: Syndications Today, Indian delegation with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in a meeting with Chinese Defence Minister and their delegation. Canada's defence minister described China's continued detention of two Canadians as "hostage diplomacy" on Wednesday and urged the NATO military alliance to keep tabs on the increasingly assertive Asian giant. This is not just about being reactionary to a problem. The Indian Defence Ministry statement added, "Raksha Mantri said both sides should take guidance from the consensus of the leaders that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas was essential for the further development of bilateral relations & that 2 sides should not allow differences to become disputes". Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cautioned the Indian Army about China’s intent during military talks between the two armies to resolve the nearly six-month-long Ladakh border tussle. OTTAWA - Canada’s defence minister described China’s continued detention of two Canadians as “hostage diplomacy” on Wednesday and urged the NATO military alliance to keep tabs on the increasingly assertive Asian giant. 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"Raksha Mantri emphasised that the actions of the Chinese troops, including amassing of a large number of troops, their aggressive behaviour and attempts to unilaterally alter the status quo were in violation of the bilateral agreements," said the statement. The minister went on to thank NATO allies for supporting Ottawa's calls for Beijing to release the two Canadians. OTTAWA -- The minister added that while Canada and China have strong trade ties in some areas, there are concerns about China’s actions in the South China Sea and other security-related areas. Sajjan said NATO needs to both watch China and continue to present a unified front against it and other potential adversaries to deter hostile action. Canada's Most Trusted News. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh cautioned the Indian Army about China’s intent during military talks between the two armies to resolve the nearly six-month-long Ladakh border tussle. At the 2+2 meeting, Defence minister, speaking in Hindi, said: “Aaj ke samay mein jo challenges hum face kar rahe hain". OTTAWA — Canada’s defence minister is calling out China over what he describes as its “hostage diplomacy” and says the NATO military alliance needs to keep tabs on the increasingly assertive Asian giant. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 7, 2020. The main thing we must tell these two countries is that Asean nations do not want to choose between the two. The minister went on to thank NATO allies for supporting Ottawa’s calls for Beijing to release the two Canadians. Singh and Fenghe are in Russia for the meeting of member nations of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Both defence ministers sat down for a joint meeting accompanied by high-level delegations in Moscow on Friday. China has been greatly expanding its military presence and claims of territory in the South China Sea despite opposition from of its neighbours as well as international rulings against some of its claims. Muhyiddin was also quoted saying that Malaysia is willing to work with China to strengthen bilateral cooperation in all fields including defence, economy and trade, and education. This is not just about being reactionary to a problem. to colleagues, clients or customers, or inquire about Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Harjit Sajjan’s comments came during a online panel discussion with counterparts from Slovakia and Latvia as two Canadians — Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor — remain in Chinese custody. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told Chinese Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe that China's aggressive behaviour is in violation of bilateral agreements between the two countries. rights reserved. (Photo: Twitter/@DefenceMinIndia). expressly prohibited without the prior written consent of Toronto "responsibility (of recent events in Ladakh) lies entirely with India". Stay on top of what's happening on the Hill with Rachel Aiello's updates on the minority Parliament when it's in session. All Defence Chief General Bipin Rawat addressed a virtual seminar organised by National Defence College . The two Michaels were arrested in apparent retaliation for Canadian authorities’ having detained Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou in Vancouver in December 2018 to face fraud charges in the United States. "Raksha Mantri conveyed that the two sides should continue their discussions, including through diplomatic and military channels, to ensure complete disengagement and de-escalation and full restoration of peace and tranquillity along the LAC at the earliest," said the statement from Defence Ministry's Office. Republication or distribution of this content is This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 7, 2020. Minister of National Defence Harjit Sajjan is seen during a news conference Thursday May 7, 2020 in Ottawa. The two were arrested separately shortly after Canadian authorities in Vancouver detained Meng Wanzhou, the chief financial officer of Chinese telecom giant Huawei, who is wanted in the United States on fraud charges. Sajjan raised the cases of Kovrig and Spavor, whose access to Canadian consular officials has been limited and who are reportedly being kept in cells where the lights are never turned off, in response to a question about the security threat posed by China. Listen and subscribe to get a daily fix on the latest political news and issues. Harjit Sajjan made the comments during a wide-ranging panel discussion hosted by Slovakian think tank Globsec, nearly two years after Chinese authorities first detained former diplomat Michael Kovrig and entrepreneur Michael Spavor. Harjit Sajjan’s comments came during a online panel discussion with counterparts from Slovakia and Latvia as two Canadians — Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor — remain in Chinese custody. (THE CANADIAN PRESS / Adrian Wyld). This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 7, 2020. Toronto Star articles, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com, The Toronto Star and thestar.com, each property of Toronto Star Listen and subscribe to get a weekly update with the newsmakers who matter.

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