Milestone in Diplomacy: India and China Progress in Troop Disengagement

The Chinese military has reported progress in troop disengagement with India along the eastern Ladakh border, following an October agreement. Despite this, they have not confirmed full disengagement. The diplomatic resolution intermediated by President Xi and Prime Minister Modi aims to maintain long-term peace and stability in the region.

The Chinese military announced on Thursday that its troops and Indian counterparts are making strides in implementing their agreement to disengage at friction points along the eastern Ladakh border. However, Chinese officials refrained from confirming reports of completed disengagement at the Demchok and Depsang Plains.

Col Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defence, addressed the media for the first time since the October 21 disengagement agreement. He emphasized that resolutions concerning border issues have been reached through diplomatic and military channels.

This development comes after President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting facilitated by the BRICS summit, highlighting both nations' commitment to resolving differences and ensuring the bilateral relationship remains stable.

(With inputs from agencies.)