India-China Military Commanders To Address Ladakh’s Border Issue

The issue originated when China put a barricade to prevent Indian Army soldiers from reaching their patrolling point. But Indian Army crossed all the obstacles.

Indian and Chinese military commanders have resumed talks to address the longstanding issues in Ladakh, specifically the Depsang area and the problem in Demchok. 

The meeting, led by an Indian major general and his Chinese counterpart, aims to find solutions to the ongoing tensions in these regions. 

The talks are significant as China’s Supreme Leader Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit India between July and September this year.

The negotiations between Indian and Chinese military commanders started today, with a focus on resolving the challenges in the Depsang and Demchok areas. 

While the meeting is not at the corps commander level, it still holds importance in addressing the remaining “difficult” areas in Ladakh. 

Leading the Indian side is Major General Prasanna Mishra, who commands the 3 Division in the region. He is an infantryman from the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry and is engaged in discussions with his Chinese equivalent, a major general.

The issue of Depsang has persisted for some time, predating the tensions in Galwan Valley in 2020. It originated when the Chinese People’s Liberation Army erected a barricade, preventing Indian Army soldiers from reaching their designated patrolling point. In response, the Indian Army reached their intended area despite the obstacles.

The talks are taking place at Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO), situated at an elevation of 18,000 feet. 

Major General Mishra and his Chinese counterpart have previously negotiated successful disengagement in the PP15 area, which has provided some optimism for progress during this meeting.

A similar issue exists in the Demchok area, and if the talks proceed well and show signs of progress, there may be subsequent discussions on Demchok in Chushul.

Of particular significance is India’s role as the head of the G20 and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. 

This context adds weight to the potential two visits by Chinese Supreme Leader Xi Jinping to India scheduled between July and September this year.

The resumption of talks between Indian and Chinese military commanders indicates a commitment to addressing the longstanding issues in Ladakh. 

By focusing on Depsang and Demchok, both sides are seeking to find mutually acceptable solutions that will contribute to de-escalation and stability in the region. 

While immediate resolutions may not be expected, these talks represent a crucial step towards easing tensions and fostering better relations between India and China.

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