24-07-2025
China calls border talks with India candid, next round set for later this year
China has described its recent diplomatic talks with India concerning the border situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh as "candid." The discussions took place under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) framework between the two countries on Wednesday in New Delhi."The two sides focused on in-depth communication regarding the implementation of the outcomes of 23rd meeting of Special Representatives (SRs) for China-India Boundary Question and agreed to jointly prepare for the 24th meeting," the Chinese Foreign ministry said that the talks involved in-depth communication regarding the implementation of the outcomes from the 23rd meeting of Special Representatives (SRs) on the China-India Boundary Question. They also agreed to prepare for the 24th meeting.
India's Ministry of External Affairs reported that both sides expressed "satisfaction with the general prevalence of peace and tranquillity in the border areas, leading to gradual normalisation of bilateral relations." The WMCC talks served as a platform to maintain these peaceful meeting also laid the groundwork for the next round of talks, scheduled to take place later this year in India. These discussions are part of ongoing efforts to ensure regular exchanges in connection with border-related issues at diplomatic and military the WMCC meeting, both countries agreed to "maintain regular exchanges and contacts on issues related to the boundary affairs," as stated by the Ministry of External Affairs. This agreement aims to ensure stability along the Indian delegation was led by Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary East Asia division, while the Chinese delegation was headed by Hong Liang, Director General of the Boundary and Oceanic Affairs recent disengagement of troops from certain friction points, both nations still have a significant military presence along the eastern Ladakh region. The WMCC talks are part of a broader initiative to manage and reduce discussions follow a history of strained relations due to the military standoff that began in May 2020 in India's Eastern Ladakh region.- EndsInputs from PTIMust Watch
