In the backdrop of tension prevailing at the border in Ladakh for the last more than three years, India and China on Wednesday held the 27th Meeting of the Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border affairs (WMCC). The meeting at the diplomatic level was held here in person, the ministry of external affairs said here. Joint Secretary (East Asia) from MEA led the Indian Delegation.
The Chinese delegation was led by the Director General of Boundary and Oceanic Affairs Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Western Sector of the India-China border areas and discussed proposals for disengagement in remaining areas in a frank and open manner.
Restoration of peace and tranquillity will create conditions for normalising bilateral relations. In order to achieve this objective, in accordance with existing bilateral agreements and protocols, they agreed to hold next (19th) round of Senior Commander's meeting at an early date. The two sides agreed to continue discussions through military and diplomatic channels.