India and China, after a "cordial and positive" meeting between
military commanders at Chushul-Moldo region on Saturday, have taken
incremental steps towards resolution of the troop standoff at four
points in eastern Ladakh.
The Leh-based 14 Corps Commander Lt General Harinder Singh met South Xinjiang Military District Commander Major General Liu Lin and had detailed and intensive discussion on resolution of the stand-off at Galwan River and Pangong Tso at Chushul-Moldo.
The discussion stretched well into the Saturday evening with both the delegations not only discussing the standoff points but also the friction caused by upgradation of border infrastructure on both sides.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides agreed to peacefully resolve the situation in the border areas in accordance with various bilateral agreements and "keeping in view the agreement between the leaders that peace and tranquility in the India-China border regions" is integral to the growth in bilateral ties.
It is understood that after the two military commanders have
discussed the differences in details, brigade and battalion commander
level talks will take place at designated points to resolve all the
outstanding issues point by point.
While the statement notes that "early resolution" of the stand-off would contribute to further development of bilateral relationship, senior officials say that the resolution will be resolved in steps to the mutual satisfaction of both the sides.
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Soon after this development, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that the situation at the border is 'generally stable and controllable'. He added that the two countries 'have perfect border-related mechanisms and communication channels'. Rejecting Trump's offer, he added that there was no need for any 'third-party intervention' in the matter.
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The Leh-based 14 Corps Commander Lt General Harinder Singh met South Xinjiang Military District Commander Major General Liu Lin and had detailed and intensive discussion on resolution of the stand-off at Galwan River and Pangong Tso at Chushul-Moldo.
The discussion stretched well into the Saturday evening with both the delegations not only discussing the standoff points but also the friction caused by upgradation of border infrastructure on both sides.
According to a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides agreed to peacefully resolve the situation in the border areas in accordance with various bilateral agreements and "keeping in view the agreement between the leaders that peace and tranquility in the India-China border regions" is integral to the growth in bilateral ties.
While the statement notes that "early resolution" of the stand-off would contribute to further development of bilateral relationship, senior officials say that the resolution will be resolved in steps to the mutual satisfaction of both the sides.
"The direction of the military commanders talks was positive and both sides showed the inclination to resolve…..so there were good signs," said a senior official.
In recent weeks, India and China have maintained communications through established diplomatic and military channels to address the situation in areas along the India-China border.
During the talks, India and China noted that this year marked the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and agreed that an early resolution would contribute to the further development of the relationship."
Indo-China faceoff
Apart from two armies' standoff, the Air Force was forced to rush its fighter jet patrols in Ladakh after Chinese military choppers were found to be flying close to the Line of Actual Control on last Tuesday. Indian Army sources on May 5, stated that the defense forces were involved in a stand-off with their Chinese counterparts near the India-China border in North Sikkim's Naku La Sector. This was later solved by local-level talks between the authorities.Punjab CM urges Centre to take a tough stance on China, says 'won't accept bullying'
India, China reject foreign intervention
On May 27, Trump said that the United States is “willing and able” to arbitrate the conflict between India and China amid heightened tensions and heavy troops deployment at the border. India, in response on Thursday that it is engaged with the Chinese side to resolve the border issue peacefully. Doubling down on his offer, Trump said on May 28, that he spoke to PM Modi regarding the situation, stating PM Modi is not in a "good mood" about the ongoing situation with Beijing. Sources said that there has been no recent contact between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump.Soon after this development, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that the situation at the border is 'generally stable and controllable'. He added that the two countries 'have perfect border-related mechanisms and communication channels'. Rejecting Trump's offer, he added that there was no need for any 'third-party intervention' in the matter.
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12 rounds of talks
As per sources, a breakthrough has not been achieved despite a dozen rounds of talks between the two sides. The Corps Commander-level Indo-China talks were held on Saturday at Moldo. Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, the Commander of 14 Corps represented India in talking with Major General Liu Lin - chief of China’s Southern Xinjiang Military District. Ten other officers from both sides were also present.'Neither India nor China interested in escalating conflict': Ex-Indian Army Chief VP Malik
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