India and China Initiate Regular Joint Patrols in Eastern Ladakh

India and China have commenced weekly coordinated patrols in Demchok and Depsang, eastern Ladakh, following a recent disengagement agreement. The initiative marks a significant step towards easing tensions that escalated since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Regular ground-commanders meetings are planned to sustain peace efforts.

In an effort to ease longstanding tensions, India and China have begun weekly coordinated patrols in the Demchok and Depsang regions of eastern Ladakh. The agreement follows a successful disengagement in these contentious areas after prolonged discussions at multiple levels of negotiation.

Defense sources have confirmed that both Indian and Chinese troops will conduct one patrol each in the mentioned areas every week. This collaborative approach aims to sustain peace along the Line of Actual Control, which had seen heightened tensions since the violent clash in 2020.

Efforts to maintain dialogue at the ground command level will continue regularly to verify disengagement processes and ensure compliance with the agreed terms. This development is a hopeful sign for restoring stability between the two nations, following a severe military standoff.

(With inputs from agencies.)