Jaishankar says India-China border infrastructure was neglected until a decade ago | HTLS 2026

India’s ability to sustain and deploy forces along the border with China has improved significantly, says External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the 24th Hindustan Times Leadership Summit in New Delhi. Speaking in the context of Galwan, he highlights the importance of border capabilities and infrastructure, stating that border infrastructure had been neglected until about a decade ago. His remarks at HTLS 2026 focus on India’s strengthened capacity to maintain its military presence along the border.