This important growth comes simply ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s go to to Russia for the sixteenth BRICS Summit, scheduled for October 22-23.
In a big growth, India and China have reached an agreement on the patrolling arrangements along Line of Actual Control (LAC) in japanese Ladakh.
The agreement was reached ahead of the BRICS Summit which shall be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, who addressed a particular media briefing ahead of PM Modi’s go to to Russia for the BRICS Summit, stated in consequence of the discussions with the Chinese interlocuters an agreement has been arrived at on patroling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) within the India-China border areas.
He stated that is resulting in dis-engagement and finally a decision of the problems that arose after motion by Chinese army in japanese Ladakh in 2020.
“We have been in discussion with Chinese interlocuters through WMCC as was mentioned earlier and at the military level as well through meetings of the military commanders at various levels. These discussions have in the past resulted in the resolution of standoffs at various locations. You are also aware that there were a few locations where the standoff had not been resolved,” he stated.
“Now as a result of the discussions that have taken place over the last several weeks an agreement has been arrived at on patroling arrangements along the line of actual control in the India-China border areas and this is leading to dis-engagement and eventually a resolution of the issues that had arisen in these areas in 2020.” Though no info is but obtainable on PM Modi’s bilateral conferences on the sidelines of BRICS Summit, the agreement on patrolling arrangements may pave the way in which for a gathering between PM Modi and the Chinese President. MEA had stated after the final Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) held in August that the 2 sides had “a frank, constructive and forward-looking exchange of views on the situation along the LAC to narrow down the differences”.
“In line with the guidance provided by two Foreign Ministers’ meetings in Astana and Vientiane in July 2024 to accelerate their discussion, and building on the WMCC meeting held last month, the two sides had a frank, constructive and forward-looking exchange of views on the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to narrow down the differences and find early resolution of the outstanding issues. For this, they further agreed for intensified contact through diplomatic and military channels,” MEA stated in a launch.
It stated the 2 sides have determined to collectively uphold peace and tranquillity on the bottom in border areas in accordance with related bilateral agreements, protocols and understandings reached between the 2 Governments. The launch reiterated that restoration of peace and tranquility, and respect for LAC are the important foundation for restoration of normalcy in bilateral relations. The WMCC assembly was held in Beijing. PM Modi will go to Russia on October 22, 23 to attend the sixteenth BRICS Summit, being held in Kazan, below the Chairmanship of Russia.
The Summit, themed ‘Strengthening Multilateralism for Just Global Development and Security,’ will present an essential platform for leaders to debate key international points.
MEA stated in a launch that the Summit will provide a helpful alternative to evaluate the progress of initiatives launched by BRICS and to determine potential areas for future collaboration. It stated PM Modi can be anticipated to carry bilateral conferences along with his counterparts from BRICS member nations and invited leaders.
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