China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) had occurred while the lockdown was just getting underway. "We were completely preoccupied with the COVID challenge.
Please appreciate the anonymity of what Prime Minister Modi did. He deployed forces at this great height in very difficult conditions in the middle of COVID.
And then took this challenge head-on," he added. Also Read: India has proven all naysayers wrong: Bill Gates sings praise on India’s ‘world-leading approach to innovation’ The global community has observed China's actions at LAC during India's lockdown, and acknowledged India's steadfastness in response, according to MEA Jaishankar.
India has unequivocally stated that its relationship with China will not return to normal until the LAC issue is resolved, he said while adding that India’s resolute stance and determination had been duly recognised by the world.