Of the four nations comprising the Quad, all of whose members seek to counter China’s growing assertiveness in the region, only India has a border with China.
Pangong Tso lake is in disputed territory claimed by both countries. China has controlled two-thirds of the lake since the 1960s, and India holds the remaining one-third.
According to Gen. Gupta, the new bridge — which shortens the 130-kilometer distance between the southern and northern banks of the lake — is part of an attempt to negate a tactical Indian advantage in the area. The dispute about the bridge would likely have been discussed as part of overall security discussions in the Quad meeting, visiting scholar in the Asia program at Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Deep Pal, told CNBC on Monday, before the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue on Tuesday.
"I would like to see Quad nations getting together to provide greater military security," he told CNBC's"Street Signs Asia," adding it is the"need of the hour."
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