High-ranking diplomats from 2 countries held “frank and in-depth” talks by videoconference (Representation)
Beijing:
China and India agreed on Wednesday to “strictly respect” the broad consensus reached by their leaders and a series of agreements, to further strengthen confidence-building measures in the military field and jointly safeguard peace and tranquility in border areas, foreign Chinese authorities. said the ministry.
Senior diplomats from both countries held “frank and in-depth” talks by videoconference to explore ways to ease tension along the real line of control in eastern Ladakh after the clashes of the two armies country on June 15.
The talks were held between Director General Hong Liang of the Borders and Oceans Department at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Deputy Secretary (East Asia) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Naveen Srivastava.
“The two sides had a frank and in-depth exchange of views on the recent situation on the border between China and India and expressed their commitment to seriously implement the important consensus reached by the foreign ministers of the two countries when they called on June 17, “the statement said. published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
The two sides will actively cooperate with the armed forces of the two countries to implement the results of the two rounds of military talks on June 6 and 22. The two sides agreed to strengthen communication and coordination through military and diplomatic channels and to peacefully resolve relevant issues in border areas through bilateral dialogue and consultation, he said.
“The two sides have agreed to strictly respect the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and a series of agreements signed by the two sides, to further strengthen confidence-building measures in the military field and to jointly safeguard peace and tranquility at the border. “, the statement said.
The Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination of Border Affairs Between China and India also brought together representatives from foreign affairs, defense, immigration and other departments from the two countries.
The talks took place two days after the Chinese and Indian armies reached a “mutual consensus” to “disengage” from all points of friction in eastern Ladakh.
On June 15, violent clashes in the Galwan Valley left 20 people dead in the Indian army, greatly aggravating the already unstable situation in the region. Although Beijing did not disclose its number of casualties, official media editorials said that China had also suffered losses.
Indian and Chinese armies are stuck in Pangong Tso, Galwan Valley, Demchok and Daulat Beg Oldie in eastern Ladakh. A considerable number of members of the Chinese army have even transgressed on the Indian side of the de facto border in several regions, including Pangong Tso.
The Indian army fiercely opposed the transgressions and demanded their immediate withdrawal to restore peace and tranquility in the region. The two sides have held a series of talks over the past few days to resolve the border dispute.
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