India, China to carry on talks to reach an acceptable resolution

Indian and Chinese commanders agreed to carry on dialogue through military and diplomatic channels to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of outstanding problems at friction points on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Ladakh sector, said a joint statement issued on Saturday, a day after the 15th round of military talks on the border standoff. The 15th round China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Indian side on 11th March 2022. The two sides carried forward their discussions from the previous round held on 12th January 2022 for the resolution of the relevant issues along the LAC in the Western Sector. They had a detailed exchange of views in this regard, in keeping with the guidance provided by the State Leaders to work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest, the statement said.  

They reaffirmed that such a resolution would help restore peace and tranquility along the LAC in the Western Sector and facilitate progress in bilateral relations. The Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) agreed to maintain security and stability on the ground in the interim. The focus of the current talks from India’s standpoint is on the disengagement of rival frontline soldiers from Hot Springs or Patrol Point-15, one of the friction points on LAC.