Indian Ambassador to China: Doklam standoff blown out of proportion

Indian Ambassador to China, Gautam Bambawale said on Friday that the Doklam standoff was blown out of proportion. However, he said that it was important not to change the status quo on sensitive points along the Indo-China border.

He said India and China should try to resolve outstanding issues through talks– including the $50 billion China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). India is opposed to the project as it passes through Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

"I believe that you are blowing it out of proportion. The people of India and China and our leaders are experienced enough and wise enough to overcome such momentary hurdles in our relationship," Bambawale said while answering a question if the Doklam standoff damaged ties.

"I believe that in the post-Doklam period, India and China need to be talking to each other and conversing with each other much more than in the past," he added.