India-China Border Talks: Amid Limited Progress, Here's What Both The Sides Agreed On

India and China have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining "peace and tranquillity" along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh following a high-level military talks.

However, there was limited progress in resolving the longstanding border dispute during the 21st round of corps commander level meeting held on 19 February.

"The discussions built on the previous rounds, seeking complete disengagement in the remaining areas along the LAC in Eastern Ladakh as an essential basis for restoration of peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas," a press release said.

While discussions were held to address remaining areas of disengagement along the LAC, no significant breakthrough was achieved, reported The Hindu.

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that both sides emphasised the importance of complete disengagement to restore peace and tranquillity in the border areas.

Additionally, India and China have agreed to maintain communication through relevant military and diplomatic channels to chart the way forward.

"The two sides have agreed to maintain communication on the way ahead through the relevant military and diplomatic mechanisms. They also committed to maintain peace and tranquility on the ground in the border areas in the interim," the release added.

Since their inception in 2020, the Corps Commander-level talks have lead to the successful disengagement from five friction points: Galwan, the north and south banks of Pangong Tso, and Patrolling Points (PP) 15 and 17A in the Gogra-Hot Springs area.

Last month, India had reiterated its enduring stance on China and highlighting the ongoing engagement between the two nations on both diplomatic and military fronts in pursuit of a resolution.

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