Indian and Chinese Army holds talks at Daulat Beg Oldie and Chesul areas to resolve the stand-off in Eastern Ladakh

The Indian Army and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) engaged in discussions at the Major General level in the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) and Chushul regions, as reported by the ANI news agency, with the aim of resolving the enduring standoff in Eastern Ladakh. Citing defense sources, the report stated that Major General PK Mishra and Major General Hariharan represented the Indian side.

The purpose of these talks was to find solutions for the persisting issues at Depsang Plains and CNN Junction near Demchok—these sites continue to be points of friction between the two nations. For over three years, India and China have been entangled in a fierce border dispute within the northern Indian territory.

These discussions took place on August 13 and 14, unfolding within a “candid and pragmatic atmosphere” on the Indian side of the border. The 19th round of the China-India Corps Commander Level Meeting had previously occurred at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point in the Leh district of Ladakh, which is a Union territory of India.

In simultaneous statements released in Delhi and Beijing, it was conveyed, “The two sides had a positive, constructive and in-depth discussion on the resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in the Western Sector. In line with the guidance provided by the leadership, they exchanged views in an open and forward-looking manner.” The statements emphasized an eagerness to expedite the resolution of outstanding matters while upholding the momentum of dialogue through military and diplomatic channels. Additionally, they agreed to maintain peace and tranquility in the border regions during the interim period.

Commenting separately, Wang Wenbin, the spokesperson of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, remarked, “China commends the progress made through the meeting. In a candid and pragmatic atmosphere, the two sides had a positive, constructive and in-depth discussion on the resolution of the remaining issues along the LAC in the Western Sector.”

The ongoing Corps Commander-level talks, which began in 2020, have resulted in successful disengagement from five areas of contention: Galwan, the north and south banks of Pangong Tso, and Patrolling Points (PP) 15 and 17A in the Gogra-Hot Springs region.