India, China to hold more LAC talks to resolve issues

The 14th round of India-China Corps Commander Level Meeting was held at Chushul-Moldo border meeting point on the Chinese side in which representatives from the defense and foreign affairs establishments of the two sides were present. During the meeting which was held Wednesday, the two sides had a frank and in-depth exchange of views for the resolution of the relevant issues along the Line of Actual Control- LAC in the Western Sector. A joint press release issued by the Defence Ministry said that they agreed that both sides should follow the guidance provided by the State Leaders and work for the resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest. It was noted that this would help in restoration of peace and tranquility along the LAC in the Western Sector and enable progress in bilateral relations.
The two sides also agreed to consolidate on the previous outcomes and take effective efforts to maintain the security and stability on the ground in the Western Sector including during winter. During the meeting, the two sides also agreed to stay in close contact and maintain dialogue via military and diplomatic channels and work out a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues at the earliest. In this context it was also agreed that the next round of the Commanders’ talks should be held at the earliest.