The first meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border problems between China and India following their withdrawal at strategic points of contention in Eastern Ladakh was conducted recently. An important milestone in the continuous attempts to restore relations after the military standoff that started in 2020 was reached during this meeting, which was held in New Delhi on December 5, 2024.
Both nations considered the lessons acquired from the 2020 events, especially the bloody confrontations in the Galwan Valley that claimed lives on both sides, during this 32nd WMCC meeting. In order to avoid such occurrences in the future, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs stressed the significance of these reflections.
Along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), all parties reaffirmed their commitment to preserving peace and calm. They committed to upholding the bilateral agreements and procedures currently in place in order to successfully manage border concerns. The talks emphasized how important it is to have frequent military and diplomatic contacts in order to maintain constant communication and collaboration.
The recent disengagement agreement, which was finalized on October 21, 2024, has been implemented to the satisfaction of all parties, according to the meetingAs agreed upon during a previous meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit in Kazan, India and China are getting ready for their next meeting of their Special Representatives, which is anticipated to continue the conversation on border concerns.
Hong Liang, Director General of Boundary and Oceanic Affairs from China’s Foreign Ministry, led the Chinese team, while Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary for East Asia, led the Indian delegation. After a protracted period of animosity, this high-level engagement shows a cautious but hopeful approach to normalizing relations.
In conclusion, this WMCC summit represents a significant step in reviving communication and collaboration between China and India, emphasizing the lessons learnt from previous conflicts and pledging to maintain peace along their
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