New Delhi: The 26th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held Wednesday in Beijing, its first in-person meet since July 2019.
Joint Secretary (East Asia) from the Ministry of External Affairs led the Indian delegation, while the Chinese delegation was led by Director General of the Boundary & Oceanic Affairs from the Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Western Sector of the India-China border areas and discussed proposals for disengagement in the remaining areas. The discussions were conducted in an open and constructive manner with the objective of restoring peace and tranquillity along the LAC in the Western Sector and creating conditions for the restoration of normalcy in bilateral relations.
In accordance with existing bilateral agreements and protocols, the two sides agreed to hold the next (18th) round of the Senior Commanders meeting at an early date. They also agreed to continue discussions through military and diplomatic channels to achieve their objective.
The WMCC was established in 2012 to provide a platform for consultations and coordination between India and China on border affairs. The 26th meeting was significant as it took place amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, particularly in the wake of the 2020 clashes in the Galwan Valley. (ANI)
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