India and China Hold 30th Meeting to Discuss Border Peace
New Delhi, India – India and China held the 30th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in New Delhi. The meeting aimed to uphold peace and tranquility at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and work towards resolving outstanding issues.
Key Figures
The Indian delegation was led by Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary (East Asia) from the Ministry of External Affairs. The Chinese delegation was led by Hong Liang, Director General of the Boundary and Oceanic Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Meeting Highlights
The two sides reviewed the current situation along the LAC, aiming for an early resolution of outstanding issues. They agreed on the importance of restoring peace and tranquility and respecting the LAC as essential for normal bilateral relations.
The discussions were described as in-depth, constructive, and forward-looking. Both sides agreed to maintain momentum through established diplomatic and military channels. The leader of the Chinese delegation also met with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
Background
The previous round of talks was held in March. Since the 2020 Galwan clash, both nations have maintained forward positions near Patrolling Point 15 in eastern Ladakh. Over 50,000 Indian soldiers have been stationed along the LAC with advanced weapons to prevent any unilateral changes to the status quo.
Doubts Revealed
Gourangalal Das -: Gourangalal Das is an Indian diplomat who represents India in discussions with China about border issues.
Hong Liang -: Hong Liang is a Chinese diplomat who represents China in talks with India about their shared border.
Line of Actual Control (LAC) -: The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the border between India and China. It is not a clear, marked line but a region where both countries have different ideas about where the border should be.
Galwan clash -: The Galwan clash was a violent encounter between Indian and Chinese soldiers in June 2020 in the Galwan Valley, which is part of the LAC. It led to increased tensions between the two countries.
