After the disengagement process was completed, soldiers of the two countries exchanged sweets at the India-China border. (deposit)
The Indian and Chinese armies distributed sweets to each other on Thursday to mark Diwali. At the Line of Control (LOC) along Hot Springs, Karakoram Pass, Daulat Beg Oldi, Kongkala and Chushul-Moldo in eastern Ladakh, officers from both countries feasted on sweets and wished Diwali.
Previously, the process of troop withdrawal on the Depsang and Demchok border was completed on October 30. There will soon be discussions between Ground Commander officials regarding patrols. In Tawang, Arunachal, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said, “Our effort will be to take things forward through disengagement, but for that we will have to wait some more.”
On the agreement between India and China regarding patrols in Latin America and the Caribbean, Foreign Minister S Jaishankar had on October 27 said that withdrawal of troops was the first step. The next step is to reduce stress. This tension will only ease when India is convinced that China also wants the same thing. After easing tensions, how to manage the border will be discussed.
Soldiers of the two countries presented gifts to each other at Chushul Moldo in eastern Ladakh.
Soldiers of the two countries joined hands in Kongkala, Ladakh.
Indian and Chinese soldiers were photographed together standing on a bridge in the Hot Springs area.
Soldiers from both countries shook hands at the Karakoram Pass.
Indian and Chinese soldiers photographed together at Daulat Beg Oldi.
Know how the armies withdrew to the Indo-Chinese border There have been tensions between India and China over the border dispute in eastern Ladakh for four years. After two years of long negotiations, an agreement was recently reached. Both armies will withdraw from the disputed points Depsang and Demchok.
October 18: Information about Depsang and Demchok’s retirement was revealed. It was announced that from here both armies will return to their previous position from April 2020. Additionally, it will patrol the same areas where it was patrolling before April 2020. Apart from this, the level meetings commanders will continue.
There was tension in Depsang and Demchok after the Galwan clash between Indian and Chinese troops in 2020. After about 4 years, on October 21, a new patrol agreement was signed between the two countries. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar had said his aim was to stop the Galwan-style skirmishes in Ladakh and restore the situation to the way it was before.
October 25: Indian and Chinese armies started withdrawing from the eastern border of Ladakh from Friday October 25. According to news agency ANI, the two armies removed their tents and temporary hangars at Demchok and Depsang Point in eastern Ladakh. Vehicles and military equipment are also taken back.
According to military sources, by October 28-29, the two countries will completely withdraw their armies from Depsang and Demchok. A limited number of soldiers was set for patrols. Information about this number has not yet been revealed.
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No decision has yet been taken regarding patrolling in Galwan Valley and Gogra Hot Springs. In the agreement, agreement was reached on 4 points under Depsang in Ladakh, but nothing was said regarding patrolling in Galwan valley and Gogra hot springs in Demchok.
Depsang: According to the Indian Army, soldiers will now be able to go to patrol points 10, 11, 11-A, 12 and 13 in Depsang for patrolling.
Demchok: Patrol point-14 i.e. Galwan Valley, Gogra Hot Springs i.e. PP-15 and PP-17 are buffer zones. In reports citing sources, it was said that patrols here would be considered later. The buffer zone designates an area where the two armies cannot come face to face. These zones separate opposing forces.
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India-China patrol agreement in 3 points
1. The deal was finalized ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to BRICS. There was a meeting between Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping within BRICS. Modi had said here that maintaining peace was necessary under all circumstances.
2. China and India have agreed to restore the April 2020 status quo on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. This means that the Chinese army will now withdraw from the areas where it has encroached.
3. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Vikram Misri said that a proposal has been prepared to resolve the post-2020 problems posed by patrolling the border areas of India and China. Both countries will take steps in this regard.
20 Indian soldiers were martyred during the clashes in Galwan on June 15, 2020.
The image is of the bloody clash between Indian and Chinese soldiers on June 15, 2020 in the Galwan Valley in Ladakh. After that, the dispute between the two countries deepened.
On June 15, 2020, China had deployed troops in the border areas of eastern Ladakh under the pretext of exercises. Subsequently, infiltration incidents took place in many places.
The Indian government had also deployed an equal number of troops as China in this area. The situation became so serious that bullets were fired into the LAC.
Meanwhile, on June 15, 20 Indian soldiers were martyred in a clash with the Chinese army in Galwan Valley. Later, India also gave a befitting reply to this question. Around 60 Chinese soldiers were killed in this affair.
How many soldiers will be patrolling Depsang and Demchok? After the withdrawal of Indian and Chinese troops, the second discussion will focus on patrols. Soon there will be discussions between Ground Commander officials. Ground commanders are composed of officers with the rank of brigadier and below. The number of troops to patrol will be discussed at this meeting.
How many times did Modi and Jinping meet after the 2020 Galwan clash? Bilateral talks were held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the Russian city of Kazan on October 23, after five years. Both leaders stressed the need to resolve the border dispute as quickly as possible, maintaining mutual cooperation and trust. After which, the question of de-escalation was raised.
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S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister: He said that LAC and earlier agreements must be respected, only then relations between the two countries will be proper.
An important meeting took place in Laos between Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. In this context, the border dispute between India and China was discussed among the leaders. Jaishankar asked the Chinese foreign minister to respect the LAC and previous agreements. Jaishankar said it was in the interest of both countries to stabilize their relations. …