In recent, The Chinese military reported that the 15th round of talks between India and China to resolve the remaining issues in Ladakh.
On Thursday, the Chinese military entitled the recently held 15th round of talks as “positive and constructive” between the militaries of India and China to resolve the pending issues related to the Ladakh. It is to standoff and said Beijing was firmly opposed to “interference from a third party”.
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense (MND) Senior Colonel Wu Qian
“India and China have agreed to properly handle the border issue through negotiation and consultation but are firmly opposed to interference from a third party” spokesperson for the, told an online media briefing at that time.
China Military Online quoted Wu as saying, “China-India border issue is a matter between China and India”. Further, he clarified that
“The two sides have agreed to properly handle the border issue through negotiation and consultation, firmly opposing intervention from a third party.”
Wu said the meeting was “positive and constructive.” He further said, “the two sides hammer away at the settlement of the remaining issues would help restore peace and tranquility in the area and promote the development of bilateral relations”.
He was reacting to the question on reported remarks by US Assistant Secretary of Defence for Indo-Pacific Security Affairs Ely Ratner stating that India is facing a severe situation from the Chinese side along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on which the US is keeping a close watch.
On May 5th, 2020, the eastern Ladakh border standoff between the Indian and Chinese militaries erupted following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area. Both sides gradually enhanced their deployment by rushing in tens of thousands of soldiers as well as heavy weaponry.
The two sides have so far held 15 rounds of talks to resolve the standoffs at various points in eastern Ladakh.
While the talks till now have resulted in the resolution of issues in the north and south banks of Pangong Tso, Galway, and Gogra, India has been calling for a quick disengagement by China on the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh such as Patrolling Point 15 (Hot Springs), Demchok and Depsang Bulge.
Published By: Manan Khurana
Edited By: Subbuthai Padma
