NEW DELHI, 18 Nov: India and China on Thursday agreed to hold the 14th round of military talks at an early date to achieve the objective of complete disengagement from the remaining friction points along the line of actual control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
At a virtual meeting of the working mechanism for consultation and coordination (WMCC) on border affairs, the two sides had “candid and in-depth” discussions on the situation and reviewed the developments since the last military talks on 10 October, according to the ministry of external affairs (MEA).
Apart from agreeing to hold the next round of military talks, there were no signs of any major outcome from the meeting.
The MEA said the two sides agreed on the need to find an early resolution to the remaining issues while fully abiding by bilateral agreements and protocols so as to restore peace and tranquillity.
In a statement, the MEA said it was also agreed that both sides should continue to ensure a stable ground situation and avoid any untoward incident.
“It was agreed that both sides should hold the next (14th) round of the senior commanders meeting at an early date to achieve the objective of complete disengagement from all the friction points along the LAC in the western sector in accordance with the existing bilateral agreements and protocols,” it said.
Eastern Ladakh is officially referred to as the western sector.
The last round of military talks on 10 October ended in a stalemate following which both sides blamed each other for the impasse. (PTI)
