Tue Oct 22 14:25:17 UTC 2024: – On October 22, 2024, China confirmed it reached an agreement with India to end the military standoff in eastern Ladakh.
– Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian announced that both nations have maintained close communication through diplomatic and military channels regarding border issues.
– Lin stated that China highly regards these resolutions and is committed to implementing them with India, though he did not provide specific details about the agreement.
– The announcement follows India’s earlier statement on October 21, 2024, about reaching an agreement on patrolling along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the region.
– The military tensions between China and India intensified after a severe clash in Galwan Valley in June 2020, marking a significant deterioration in relations between the two countries.
China confirms agreement to end standoff in eastern Ladakh
China confirms agreement to end standoff in eastern Ladakh