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The resolution also rejects China's claims to Arunachal Pradesh. The United States recognizes the McMahon Line as the international border between China and Arunachal Pradesh, according to a bipartisan Senate resolution that considers Arunachal Pradesh an integral part of India. "At a time when China continues to pose serious and growing threats to a free and open Indo-Pacific, it is critical that the United States support our strategic partners in the region, especially India," said Senator Bill. said Hagerty, who along with Sen. Jeff Merkley introduced a resolution in the Senate.
"This bipartisan resolution expresses the Senate's support for the unequivocal recognition of the state of Arunachal Pradesh as an integral part of India, condemning China's military aggression to disrupt the status quo along the line of actual control and further strengthening the strategic partnership between the US and India and the Quad in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific,” he said on Tuesday.
The resolution, which follows the largest confrontation between the ROI and China in the eastern sector along the Line of Effective Control in six years, reaffirms that the United States recognizes the McMahon Line as the international border between China and the Indian state. of Arunachal. Pradesh.
The resolution also rejects claims by the People's Republic of China (PRC) that Arunachal Pradesh is PRC territory, part of the PRC's increasingly aggressive and expansionist policies.
"American values that support freedom and a rules-based order must be at the center of all our actions and relationships around the world, especially as the government of the People's Republic of China pushes an alternative vision," Merkley said.
"This resolution makes it clear that the United States views the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh as part of the Republic of India, not the People's Republic of China, and urges the United States to deepen its support and assistance to the region, along with partners and minded international donors,” he said.
The senators' bipartisan resolution condemns further provocations by China, including the PRC's use of military force to upset the status quo along the Line of Effective Control, the construction of villages in disputed areas , the publication of maps with Mandarin names for cities and features. in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh, and the expansion of the PRC's land claims in Bhutan.
Furthermore, the resolution commends the Indian government for taking measures to defend itself against aggression and security threats from the PRC. These efforts include securing India's telecommunication infrastructure; review your procurement processes and supply chains; the implementation of investment evaluation standards; and expand cooperation with Taiwan in public health and other areas.
The resolution serves to further strengthen the bilateral partnership between the United States and India in defense, technology, economy, and people relations and promotes the strengthening of our multilateral cooperation with India through the Quad, East Asia Summit along with our partners in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and other international forums.
