India expressed gratitude to China for congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his election victory, affirming its commitment to normalize bilateral ties based on mutual respect and sensitivity. Despite lingering border tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the External Affairs Ministry spokesperson emphasized the importance of peace and tranquility for overall normalization. While leaders of other major nations have also extended congratulations, there’s yet to be a message from Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Indian-Chinese military standoff since May 2020 continues, with partial disengagement but no full resolution achieved.