NEW DELHI: Two days after its military talks with China to resolve the border clash in the east LadakhIndia said on Thursday that the way forward would be to refrain from making any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo as the two sides continue discussions to achieve a complete disengagement in all areas of friction.
In a virtual press conference, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said that troop withdrawal is a complex process that would require mutually agreed “reciprocal actions”.
“Even when two parties work to achieve complete disconnection in all areas of friction, at the same time it is also necessary to ensure stability on the ground. The latest meeting of senior commanders should be seen in this general context,” he added.
India and China held the sixth round of Corps commander-level talks on Monday, after which the two sides announced a series of decisions such as not sending more troops to the front, refraining from unilaterally changing the situation on the ground and avoiding any action that may complicate even more. matters.
Srivastava said the talks gave senior commanders the opportunity to have a “sincere and in-depth” exchange of views on stabilizing the situation along the Line of Royal Control.LACQUER).
“The way forward will be to refrain from making any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo, while the two sides continue their discussions to achieve complete disconnection in all areas of friction and to ensure the full restoration of peace and tranquility in the border areas, “he said. He said.
The MEA spokesperson further said that the next meeting under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border issues between India and China is likely to take place soon.
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