The Ministry of Defence has said that India and China have developed a broad consensus on achieving a broad consensus on the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
The statement by MoD, as part of its year end review, said that India and China are on the road to restore the ground situation in some areas along the LAC. “India and China achieved a broad consensus to restore the ground situation in certain areas along the LAC. Both countries have been holding talks at diplomatic and military levels to resolve the differences in some areas along the LAC. As a result, a broad consensus was developed on the basis of equal and mutual security,” the statement read.
“Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, during the Chanakya Defence Dialogue on October 24, 2024, described the consensus as proof that continuous dialogue brings solutions,” the statement added.
The statement said that the Indian Army had a ‘high state’ of operational preparedness to ensure stability along the borders.
“Overall situation along the LAC is stable but sensitive. Post prolonged negotiations at Diplomatic and Military levels, on October 21, broad consensus has been achieved to restore ground situation based on principles of Equal and Mutual Security. Consensus achieved includes disengagement and relocation of troops from the friction areas of Depsang and Demchok followed by joint verification. Currently, blocking positions have been removed by both sides and joint verification has been completed.
Patrolling activity has commenced to traditional patrolling areas in Depsang and Demchok,” the statement said.
(ANI)
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