Himalayan Breakthrough: India and China Achieve Patrolling Pact

India and China have agreed on patrolling arrangements to diffuse a four-year military stand-off along their Himalayan border. This development could normalize political and business relations between the two countries, just before Indian PM Narendra Modi's visit to Russia for the BRICS summit.

In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling arrangements along their disputed Himalayan border, aiming to resolve a four-year military stand-off. This accord potentially paves the way for restored political and business relations between the two nations.

The announcement by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri coincides with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's impending trip to Russia for the BRICS summit. Modi is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping, among other leaders, during the summit.

Tensions between India and China have been high since their 2020 border clashes. This new agreement could lead to troop disengagement in the Himalayan region, though Beijing has yet to respond to Misri's statement.

(With inputs from agencies.)