Chinese Ministry of Defence Emphasizes Strengthened Ties with India Amidst Ongoing Border Standoff in Ladakh
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The Chinese Ministry of Defence stated on Thursday that the military cherishes its ties with its Indian counterpart, arguing that the 20 rounds of talks at the level of Corps Commanders have contributed to reducing tensions during the standoff in eastern Ladakh.
Although both sides have concluded their disengagement from some areas after intensive military and diplomatic negotiations, Indian and Chinese troops have been engaged in combat for more than three years in certain areas of eastern Ladakh. India has consistently argued that normal relations with China are contingent upon peace prevailing in the border regions.
Senior Colonel Wu Qian, a spokesman for China’s Ministry of National Defence, responded to a question regarding the protracted standoff in eastern Ladakh at a press conference here, saying that the current situation at the India-China border remained generally stable.
According to him, the two sides have made steady progress in resolving the outstanding issues in the Western sector and have maintained effective communications through diplomatic and military channels under the direction of state leaders.
He mentioned how the 20 rounds of talks at the level of the Corps Commander have so far succeeded in breaking the impasse and said that the dialogue has become a crucial platform for border control because it has led to the disengagement of the enemy in four areas: the Galwan Valley, Pangong Lake, and Hot Springs.
Resolution of the outstanding issues in the Depsang and Demchok areas is a priority for the Indian side.
India-China military ties are important to China. Senior Col. Wu stated, “We hope the Indian side works with us to reach the same goal to strengthen strategic mutual trust, properly handle differences, and safeguard peace and tranquillity along the borders.”
On the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC), at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point, the final round of talks between Corps Commanders took place on November 9–10.
He did not, however, commit to the next round of negotiations.
“As for the next core commanders meeting, we will release the information in due course,” he stated.
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