India-China India, China agree to reach 'complete disengagement' along LAC in 18th WMCC meet
New Delhi/IBNS: The 18th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on Thursday.
The Indian delegation was led by Joint Secretary (East Asia) from the Ministry of External Affairs, while the Director-General of the Boundary & Oceanic Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs led the Chinese delegation.
The two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the existing situation in the India-China border areas.
They reaffirmed that in accordance with the agreements reached between the two Foreign Ministers and the two Special Representatives (SRs), the two sides will continue to sincerely work towards complete disengagement of the troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Western Sector.
In this context, they agreed to resolve the outstanding issues in an expeditious manner and in accordance with the existing agreements and protocols.
The two sides were in agreement that restoration of peace and tranquillity in the border areas would be essential for the overall development of bilateral relations.
The two sides further acknowledged the need to maintain close communication through both the diplomatic and military channels so as to ensure complete disengagement.
In this regard, they also agreed to continue their ongoing engagements including through the meetings of the WMCC.
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