New Delhi, (thestates.news) India and China have mutually
agreed to disengage from all friction areas in Eastern Ladakh that include
Galwan Valley, Hot Spring and Pangong Tso, sources in the defence establishment
said here on Tuesday.
To defuse tension at Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Corps Commander level
talks between India and China were held at Moldo in a cordial, positive and
constructive atmosphere on June 22, the sources added.
There was a mutual consensus to disengage from all friction areas in Eastern
Ladakh and the modalities for the same were discussed. It will be taken forward
by both the sides, they said.
The military level talks between India and China at the Corps Commander-level
ended on Monday, after almost 11 hours of marathon meeting, to resolve the
border stand-off in Eastern Ladakh.
The meeting began at 1130 hrs and ended at 2230 hrs.
“There would be gradual de-escalation that would take place. The forces will
move back a particular distance in all areas of friction. This would be different
for each location,” a source said.
During the meeting, India has also raised the issue of the violent face-offs in
the Galwan Valley on June 15 that led to killing of 20 Indian soldiers and
injuries to several others. Steps will be taken by both sides to ensure such an
incident is not repeated.
From Indian side, Leh-based 14 Corps Commander Lieutenant General Harinder
Singh attended the meet, while South Xinjiang Military District Commander Major
General Lin Liu represented the Chinese side. The meeting was held at Moldo
Border Personnel Meeting point on the Chinese side of the LAC.
This was the second meet at Lt Gen-level since border tensions erupted in May.
The last meeting was held on June 6 at the same meeting point.uni
INDIA, CHINA AGREE FOR ‘MUTUAL CONSENSUS TO DISENGAGE’ IN EASTERN LADAKH
