India raises PLA incursions with China during border talks

Summary

The working mechanism, formed in 2012 was instrumental in resolving the crisis.

Incursions by China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA), implementation of the boundary pact, additional confidence building measures and an alternative route for Kailash-Manasarovar Yatra pilgrims were discussed at a meeting between Indian and Chinese sides.

The 6th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs concluded on Wednesday. The Indian delegation headed by Gautam Bambawale, Joint Secretary East Asia, External Affairs Ministry, held three-day talks with the Chinese side led by Ouyang Yujing, Director General, Department of Boundary and Oceanic Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, China.

“The talks reviewed recent developments particularly in the Western Sector of the boundary, implementation of the Border Defence Cooperation Agreement (BDCA) and additional confidence building measures,” a statement by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs said.

“The talks were held in a cordial, constructive and forward looking manner at a time when the season is changing in the high altitude areas along the India-China border,” it said.

Around this time last year, the two sides faced a standoff when a group of Chinese soldiers pitched tents in Depsang Valley in Ladakh on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC). It was resolved after Chinese troops withdrew. The working mechanism, formed in 2012 was instrumental in resolving the crisis. Both sides agreed peace on the border was an important guarantor for furthering bilateral relations.

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India raises PLA incursions with China during border talks