INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: India and China held another round of diplomatic talks on Wednesday to examine the LAC situation in eastern Ladakh, and talked
about propositions for disengagement in remaining locations in an open and useful manner
They also accepted have another conference of the senior commanders quickly to resolve the scenario, which continues to prevent New Delhi
from resuming bilateral exchanges with Beijing.While a breakthrough for disengagement in remaining areas remained evasive, the talks on this
celebration took place in-person for the first time considering that 2019
Substantially, an Indian delegation led by the MEA joint secretary (East Asia) travelled to Beijing for the talks
This was the very first time an official Indian delegation took a trip to China for talks with their equivalents given that the military
stand-off appeared in April-May 2020
The two sides evaluated the scenario along the LAC in the western sector of India-China border locations and discussed proposals for
disengagement in the staying locations in an open and positive way, which would assist in restoration of peace and serenity along the LAC in
western sector and develop conditions for repair of normalcy in bilateral relations, stated the federal government in a statement.In order
to achieve this goal in accordance with the existing bilateral agreements and procedures, the government included that the 2 countries
agreed to hold the next (18th) round of the senior commanders meeting at an early date
The 2 sides consented to continue discussions through military and diplomatic channels, stated the government.According to China, the 2
sides evaluated the favorable development made formerly, verified the outcomes of disengagement of the border soldiers of the 2 countries
in the Galwan Valley and other 4 locations in the early phase, and had a candid and extensive exchange of views on the next phase of
consultation concepts and reached a four-point agreement
Said Beijing, they agreed to actively carry out the essential consensus reached by the leaders of the 2 countries to further stabilise the
border situation.Second, it added, the two sides concurred to consolidate the results of the negotiations, strictly abide by the agreements
reached by the 2 sides and the spirit of the appropriate consensus, prevent repeating of the scenario on the ground, and ensure peace and
harmony in the border locations
Third, the 2 sides consented to satisfy each other midway on the basis of the previously reached agreement, to speed up the resolution of
issues associated with the western area of the Sino-Indian border, and to reach a service appropriate to both sides at an early date; the 2
sides discussed other steps to additional ease the border situation ..
Fourth, the two sides consented to continue to keep close communication through diplomatic and military channels and hold the 18th round of
military commander-level talks as soon as possible, it said.WatchLadakh standoff: India-China hold 26th round of talks over disengagement
