External Affairs Minister Jaishankar emphasized that India must be prepared to confront China, especially after the Galwan clash, and highlighted the importance of border infrastructure. He noted the necessity of a beneficial relationship with India for its neighbors, except Pakistan, due to its military's inherent hostility.
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