In a significant diplomatic move, the Chinese mainland and India have agreed to implement measures aimed at easing the ongoing border tensions between the two nations. The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced the development in a statement released on Friday.
Hong Liang, director-general of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, and Shri Gourangalal Das, joint secretary of the East Asia Division of the Indian Foreign Ministry, convened the 32nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border Affairs in New Delhi on Thursday.
Both parties expressed strong support for the existing solutions addressing border issues and committed to the comprehensive and effective implementation of these solutions. They also agreed to take additional measures to further ease the border situation, as highlighted by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Building on the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, the discussions centered around preparations for the upcoming Special Representatives' Meeting on the China-India Boundary Question. The statement emphasized the continuation of leveraging the border negotiation mechanism and maintaining open lines of communication through diplomatic and military channels.
The primary goal of these efforts is to safeguard sustainable peace and tranquility in the border areas. The meeting saw participation from representatives of the foreign affairs, defense, interior, and immigration departments of both nations, reflecting a comprehensive approach to resolving the border issues.
This collaborative effort marks a positive step towards stability and improved relations between China and India, fostering a more peaceful and cooperative regional environment.
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China, India agree to take measures to further ease border situation
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