Washington: The US Department of State on Wednesday said it recognised Arunachal Pradesh as part of Indian territory and strongly opposed any attempts to advance territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control. This statement came days after the Chinese military reiterated its claims over the state following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit there.Washington: The US Department of State on Wednesday said it recognised Arunachal Pradesh as part of Indian territory and strongly opposed any attempts to advance territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control. This statement came days after the Chinese military reiterated its claims over the state following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit there.