In an effort to maintain peace and tranquility on the border in Ladakh, Army officers of India and China on Friday held another level of talks on Friday after the Corps Commander level talks on August 14. The talks were held in the backdrop of continuing friction points in Depsang valley and Demchok.
The talks on Friday involved Major General level officers of both the sides while the 19th round of military level talks on August 14 saw Lt Generals of the two armies trying to find a way out to hasten up process of disengagement.
These two rounds of talks come days ahead of likely bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on sidelines of the BRICS summit in Johannesburg from August 22 to 24. The latest round on Friday was part of confidence building measure to ensure that situation on the tense Line of Actual Control (LAC) remains under control.
The joint statement released by the two countries after 19th round on Tuesday said Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side on 13-14 August .
The two sides had a positive, constructive and in-depth discussion on the resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in Western Sector. In line with the guidance provided by leadership, they exchanged views in an open and forward looking manner.
They agreed to resolve remaining issues in an expeditious manner and maintain momentum of dialogue and negotiations through military and diplomatic channels.