Sources indicated that during Saturday's talks, India will insist on faster disengagement in remaining areas to bring down the tension in the region, which has witnessed a tense standoff between the two militaries for over nine months. Credit: iStock Photo

Ladakh row: India, China military commanders talks under way

The latest round of talks is being held to chalk out disengagement strategies from other friction points such as Gogra, Hot Springs and Depsang plains

by · Deccan Herald

Senior military commanders from India and China meet for the 10th round of Corps Commander-level talks is underway at Chushul-Moldo border point at eastern Ladakh, according to ANI.

The latest round of talks is being held to chalk out disengagement strategies from other friction points such as Gogra, Hot Springs and Depsang plains.

Also read — India-China military standoff in Ladakh is over for now

The two nations have decided to carry on with the military commander level dialogue after the Indian Army and Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) have withdrawn the troops and machinery completely from southern and northern banks of the 135 km-long Pangong Tso lake, completing the disengagement process that began on February 10. Both sides also carried out verification.

Also read — Why is China backing off now?

Sources indicated that during Saturday's talks, India will insist on faster disengagement in remaining areas to bring down the tension in the region, which has witnessed a tense standoff between the two militaries for over nine months.

 

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