Indian Army Chief Downplays Border Thaw

India's Chief of Army Staff Gen. Upendra Dwivedi (center) at a ceremony in July commemorating a historical clash with Pakistan.

As media speculation about warming relations between India and China mounts, it seems that not everyone is fully on board. Notably, the head of the Indian armed forces apparently tried to temper expectations on Tuesday.

Speaking at the Chanakya Defence Dialogue, Chief of Army Staff Gen. Upendra Dwivedi drew a distinction between the diplomatic dialogue and the army’s position:

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