New Delhi: Military commanders of India and China have agreed to peacefully resolve the ongoing border stand-off in eastern Ladakh in accordance with bilateral pacts as well as the agreement reached between leadership of the two countries, the Union ministry of external affairs (MEA) said on Sunday.
The two sides reportedly conducted high-level military talks on Saturday with an aim to resolve the month-long standoff in the Ladakh region.
“Both sides agreed to peacefully resolve the situation in the border areas in accordance with various bilateral agreements and keeping in view the agreement between the leaders that peace and tranquillity in the India-China border regions is essential for the overall development of bilateral relations,” the MEA said in a brief statement.
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The talks were reportedly held at the Border Personnel Meeting Point in Maldo on the Chinese side of the Line of Actual Control in Chushul sector.
“Both sides also noted that this year marked the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and agreed that an early resolution would contribute to the further development of the relationship,” the MEA said.
“Accordingly, the two sides will continue the military and diplomatic engagements to resolve the situation and to ensure peace and tranquillity in the border areas,” it said.
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