Dokalam standoff: India says 'engaging' with China and 'coordinating' with Bhutan for mutually-acceptable solution

India on Friday said it continues to engage with China diplomatically and has been coordinating with Bhutan to find a mutually-acceptable solution to the Dokalam standoff.        

"We continue to engage with China through diplomatic channels to find a mutually acceptable solution," external affairs ministry spokesperson Gopal Baglay said.

Asked about China's claim of India reducing its troops from 400 to 40 in Dokalam, he said refused to give a direct reply calling it an operational matter.

Our objective is to achieve peace and tranquillity and it will be achieved through diplomacy, Baglay said.

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He also said that India has been in continuous coordination and consultation with Bhutan on the Dokalam issue. 

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