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On Thursday, the Indian and Chinese armies exchanged sweets and greetings at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point in Eastern Ladakh to celebrate Diwali. This event occurs amid the ongoing disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the disengagement process is nearly complete. During the inauguration of the Bob Khathing Museum in Tezpur, Assam, he mentioned that discussions between India and China at both diplomatic and military levels are taking place to address conflicts in certain areas along the LAC. Singh noted that recent talks have resulted in a broad consensus aimed at restoring the situation on the ground, based on principles of mutual security. He expressed optimism about moving beyond mere disengagement, although he indicated that this would require additional time.
On Wednesday, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong acknowledged that differences between India and China are natural due to their proximity but emphasized the importance of managing and resolving these differences. He expressed hope for smooth cooperation in various fields, including politics, business, and education, following the completion of the disengagement process in the Depsang and Demchok areas of eastern Ladakh.
The border standoff between India and China began in 2020 due to Chinese military actions in eastern Ladakh, leading to prolonged tensions and a significant strain on bilateral relations. Earlier, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi highlighted that rebuilding trust along the LAC would be a gradual process aimed at returning to the status quo of April 2020. He outlined the importance of disengagement, de-escalation, and buffer zone management as essential steps to ease tensions, emphasizing that the process would unfold in phases, with each aimed at reducing hostilities.
