In a major positive development amidst growing India-China tension, both countries have come out with a joint statement calling for the easing of tensions.

The five-point statement issued after more than two hour long talks between India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will "guide their approach to the current situation", top Indian government sources told WION.&nbsp;

In the joint statement, it has been agreed that "border troops of both sides should continue their dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions."

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Recalling the "consensus of the leaders" agreed in the informal Wuhan summit and Chennai connect summits of 2018 and 2019, both will not allow "differences to become disputes" and "the current situation in the border areas is not in the interest of either side."

One of the key outcomes of the joint statement is that both sides, "shall abide by all the existing agreements and protocol on China-India boundary affairs" while maintaining "peace and tranquillity in the border areas" and "avoid any action that could escalate matters."

Both sides will "continue" to have dialogue and communication through the Special Representative mechanism (SR) on the India-China boundary question and Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China border affairs (WMCC). The SR Level mechanism led by India's National security advisory Ajit Doval and Chinese FM have met twice and WMCC multiple times in the four months-long standoff at the Line of actual control (LAC).

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It has also been agreed the two sides should expedite work to conclude new Confidence Building Measures for "peace and tranquillity in the border areas" once the current situation eases.

The talks which were the first in-person talks between the two Foreign Ministers saw amidst the standoff saw External affairs minister told the Chinese side that "while the Indian side recognized that a solution to the boundary question required time and effort" it was also clear that the "maintenance of peace and tranquillity on the border areas was essential to the forward development of ties,"&nbsp;top government sources told WION.

The sources elaborated, that EAM told Chinese FM recent incidents in eastern Ladakh has "inevitably impacted the development of the bilateral relationship" and called for "an urgent resolution of the current situation was in the interest of both nations."

During India-China FMs meet, India's envoy to China Vikram Misri and India's envoy to Russia Bala Venkatesh Varma were also present.

EAM also highlighted its strong concern at the "massing of Chinese troops with equipment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)" which are violative of 1993 and 1996 India China Agreements and "created flashpoints along the LAC" and "provocative behaviour of Chinese frontline troops at numerous incidents of friction along the LAC also showed disregard for bilateral agreements and protocols". The Chinese side could not provide any credible explanation for the deployment.&nbsp;

The Indian side has conveyed to China that it expected full adherence to all agreements on the management of border areas and emphasized that the "Indian troops had scrupulously followed all agreements and protocols pertaining to the management of the border areas."

The final movement of the troop deployment to their permanent posts is expected to be worked out by the military commanders.&nbsp;

The ground commanders have agreed to hold 6th round of Corps commanders' levels talks soon, as reported by WION on Thursday.&nbsp;

In a major positive development amidst growing India-China tension, both countries have come out with a joint statement calling for the easing of tensions. The five-point statement issued after more than two hour long talks between India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will "guide their approach to the current situation", top Indian government sources told WION.

In a major positive development amidst growing India-China tension, both countries have come out with a joint statement calling for the easing of tensions. The five-point statement issued after more than two hour long talks between India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will "guide their approach to the current situation", top Indian government sources told WION. In the joint statement, it has been agreed that "border troops of both sides should continue their dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions." Also read| India-China standoff: Indian Army gains upper hand and control of commanding heights in Ladakh Recalling the "consensus of the leaders" agreed in the informal Wuhan summit and Chennai connect summits of 2018 and 2019, both will not allow "differences to become disputes" and "the current situation in the border areas is not in the interest of either side." One of the key outcomes of the joint statement is that both sides, "shall abide by all the existing agreements and protocol on China-India boundary affairs" while maintaining "peace and tranquillity in the border areas" and "avoid any action that could escalate matters." Both sides will "continue" to have dialogue and communication through the Special Representative mechanism (SR) on the India-China boundary question and Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China border affairs (WMCC). The SR Level mechanism led by India's National security advisory Ajit Doval and Chinese FM have met twice and WMCC multiple times in the four months-long standoff at the Line of actual control (LAC). Also read| Big, stern message for those eyeing our sovereignty: Rajnath Singh hail induction of Rafale jets It has also been agreed the two sides should expedite work to conclude new Confidence Building Measures for "peace and tranquillity in the border areas" once the current situation eases. The talks which were the first in-person talks between the two Foreign Ministers saw amidst the standoff saw External affairs minister told the Chinese side that "while the Indian side recognized that a solution to the boundary question required time and effort" it was also clear that the "maintenance of peace and tranquillity on the border areas was essential to the forward development of ties," top government sources told WION. The sources elaborated, that EAM told Chinese FM recent incidents in eastern Ladakh has "inevitably impacted the development of the bilateral relationship" and called for "an urgent resolution of the current situation was in the interest of both nations." During India-China FMs meet, India's envoy to China Vikram Misri and India's envoy to Russia Bala Venkatesh Varma were also present. EAM also highlighted its strong concern at the "massing of Chinese troops with equipment along the Line of Actual Control (LAC)" which are violative of 1993 and 1996 India China Agreements and "created flashpoints along the LAC" and "provocative behaviour of Chinese frontline troops at numerous incidents of friction along the LAC also showed disregard for bilateral agreements and protocols". The Chinese side could not provide any credible explanation for the deployment. The Indian side has conveyed to China that it expected full adherence to all agreements on the management of border areas and emphasized that the "Indian troops had scrupulously followed all agreements and protocols pertaining to the management of the border areas." The final movement of the troop deployment to their permanent posts is expected to be worked out by the military commanders. The ground commanders have agreed to hold 6th round of Corps commanders' levels talks soon, as reported by WION on Thursday.

India, China foreign ministers agree to ease tensions; issue joint statement

India has highlighted the "culture of violence" in Pakistan which it continues to "foment.. at home and across its borders" at the United Nations.

In its statement at the United Nations General Assembly's High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace, India said, "Pakistan’s deplorable human rights records and discriminatory treatment of religious and ethnic minorities is a cause of persistent concern for international community."

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It said "talk of ‘culture of peace’ from the delegation of Pakistan is nothing but a decoy to divert attention from their own shameful records"&nbsp;

India pointed out how "blasphemy laws are used against religious minorities such as Hindus, Christians and Sikhs, to violate their human rights and dignity."

The number of cases of conversions of Hindus and Sikhs have emerged in the country in recent past including of the conversion of Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur alias Ayesha Bibi, which was forceful, according to her family.

India in its statement said, "women and girls remain particularly vulnerable as they are abducted, raped, forcefully converted and married to their violators" and "pandemic has aggravated the situation."

Pakistan has been rocked by a gangrape of a woman on Lahore Sialkot motorway.

India suggested the Pakistani delegation at the UN that "before making absurd allegations against India, where equal rights of people of all faiths are guaranteed by the constitution" the country "must do itself a favour of looking at their own system and records of protecting minorities."

India has highlighted the "culture of violence" in Pakistan which it continues to "foment.. at home and across its borders" at the United Nations. In its statement at the United Nations General Assembly's High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace, India said, "Pakistan’s deplorable human rights records and discriminatory treatment of religious and ethnic minorities is a cause of persistent concern for international community.

India has highlighted the "culture of violence" in Pakistan which it continues to "foment.. at home and across its borders" at the United Nations. In its statement at the United Nations General Assembly's High-Level Forum on the Culture of Peace, India said, "Pakistan’s deplorable human rights records and discriminatory treatment of religious and ethnic minorities is a cause of persistent concern for international community." Also read | UN listed cross-border terrorists impacting child rights: India It said "talk of ‘culture of peace’ from the delegation of Pakistan is nothing but a decoy to divert attention from their own shameful records" India pointed out how "blasphemy laws are used against religious minorities such as Hindus, Christians and Sikhs, to violate their human rights and dignity." The number of cases of conversions of Hindus and Sikhs have emerged in the country in recent past including of the conversion of Sikh girl Jagjit Kaur alias Ayesha Bibi, which was forceful, according to her family. India in its statement said, "women and girls remain particularly vulnerable as they are abducted, raped, forcefully converted and married to their violators" and "pandemic has aggravated the situation." Pakistan has been rocked by a gangrape of a woman on Lahore Sialkot motorway. India suggested the Pakistani delegation at the UN that "before making absurd allegations against India, where equal rights of people of all faiths are guaranteed by the constitution" the country "must do itself a favour of looking at their own system and records of protecting minorities."

‘Culture of violence’ in Pakistan: India at UN

The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead 2 Pakistani drug peddlers who were trying to cross the international border on Wednesday. They were shot dead by 91st battalion of the BSF at around 12.30 am on that day. The drug peddlers were trying to sneak past the border in the Anupgarh sector in Rajasthan.&nbsp;

One of the dead has been identified as Shahbaz Ali from the Pakistani national identity card recovered from him.

Pakistan Rangers, the force that patrols the border on Pakistani side disowned the bodies even after they were informed about the drug peddlers. BSF personnel then performed the last rites and buried the bodies of the drug peddlers.

The drug peddlers had thrown five packets across the fence and were trying to cross it. On being challenged by Indian forces they ran back and were shot dead.

8 Kgs of heroin, two pistols and one nightvision enabled binocular has been recovered from the smugglers.

BSF has foiled multiple attempts in past to smuggle drugs across the border.

The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead 2 Pakistani drug peddlers who were trying to cross the international border on Wednesday. They were shot dead by 91st battalion of the BSF at around 12.

The Border Security Force (BSF) shot dead 2 Pakistani drug peddlers who were trying to cross the international border on Wednesday. They were shot dead by 91st battalion of the BSF at around 12.30 am on that day. The drug peddlers were trying to sneak past the border in the Anupgarh sector in Rajasthan. One of the dead has been identified as Shahbaz Ali from the Pakistani national identity card recovered from him. Pakistan Rangers, the force that patrols the border on Pakistani side disowned the bodies even after they were informed about the drug peddlers. BSF personnel then performed the last rites and buried the bodies of the drug peddlers. The drug peddlers had thrown five packets across the fence and were trying to cross it. On being challenged by Indian forces they ran back and were shot dead. 8 Kgs of heroin, two pistols and one nightvision enabled binocular has been recovered from the smugglers. BSF has foiled multiple attempts in past to smuggle drugs across the border.

Pakistani drug peddlers trying to cross border shot dead by BSF, Pak disowns bodies

India will be present at the intra-Afghan talks ceremony that will happen on Saturday. The ceremony starts the process of negotiations between the Afghan government and Taliban. India will be present along with around 30 countries at the ceremony.&nbsp;

All the countries that border Afghanistan have been invited.

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Earlier this year, India was present at the signing of US-Taliban deal which was signed on February 29 in Doha. The then Indian envoy in Doha P Kumaran represented India.&nbsp;

India is Afghanistan's major development partner and has built the India- Afghanistan friendship dam in the western province of Herat and the Afghan Parliament in capital Kabul.&nbsp;

The Afghan government negotiating delegation left for Doha on Friday to start peace negotiations with the Taliban group. The Afghan government will be represented by Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Acting Afghan foreign minister Mohamamd Hanif Atmar, Afghan President’s Special Representative on Peace Affairs Abdul Salam Rahimi and State Minister for Peace Affairs Seyed Sa’adat Mansour Naderi.&nbsp;

The Afghan government in a statement said,"President Ghani wishes success for the negotiating delegation of the Afghan government on their mission to bring sustainable peace and stability to the country, which is the long-awaited aspiration of the people of Afghanistan."

The Taliban also in a statement confirmed the beginning of talks saying, "In line with the agreement signed between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the United States of America, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan would like to declare its readiness to partake in the inauguration ceremony of intra-Afghan negotiations".

The US welcomed the announcement that Afghanistan peace negotiations saying the "start of these talks marks a historic opportunity for Afghanistan to bring an end to four decades of war and bloodshed" and "This opportunity must not be squandered."

US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations.

India will be present at the intra-Afghan talks ceremony that will happen on Saturday. The ceremony starts the process of negotiations between the Afghan government and Taliban.

India will be present at the intra-Afghan talks ceremony that will happen on Saturday. The ceremony starts the process of negotiations between the Afghan government and Taliban. India will be present along with around 30 countries at the ceremony. All the countries that border Afghanistan have been invited. Also Read: After months of delays, 'historic' Afghan peace talks to open Earlier this year, India was present at the signing of US-Taliban deal which was signed on February 29 in Doha. The then Indian envoy in Doha P Kumaran represented India. India is Afghanistan's major development partner and has built the India- Afghanistan friendship dam in the western province of Herat and the Afghan Parliament in capital Kabul. The Afghan government negotiating delegation left for Doha on Friday to start peace negotiations with the Taliban group. The Afghan government will be represented by Chairman of the High Council for National Reconciliation Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, Acting Afghan foreign minister Mohamamd Hanif Atmar, Afghan President’s Special Representative on Peace Affairs Abdul Salam Rahimi and State Minister for Peace Affairs Seyed Sa’adat Mansour Naderi. The Afghan government in a statement said,"President Ghani wishes success for the negotiating delegation of the Afghan government on their mission to bring sustainable peace and stability to the country, which is the long-awaited aspiration of the people of Afghanistan." The Taliban also in a statement confirmed the beginning of talks saying, "In line with the agreement signed between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan and the United States of America, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan would like to declare its readiness to partake in the inauguration ceremony of intra-Afghan negotiations". The US welcomed the announcement that Afghanistan peace negotiations saying the "start of these talks marks a historic opportunity for Afghanistan to bring an end to four decades of war and bloodshed" and "This opportunity must not be squandered." US Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations.

India to be present at intra-Afghan talks ceremony in Doha

India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi's meet will give "political guidance" on disengagement process which both sides have agreed in Moscow.

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Top Indian government sources speaking to WION called it an "important first step" said, "outcome of the meet gives political guidance for disengagement".

The joint statement issued by the two countries after the two-hour long meet said both sides have agreed "that the border troops of both sides should continue their dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions."

The corp commanders of both India and China are expected to meet soon, which will be the sixth such meet between the two sides since June. The meet will further the disengagement agreed by both sides during the foreign ministers meet.

Meanwhile, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said that "India and China made a useful decision on de-escalation at the border".

Russia is the host of SCO and BRICS groupings this year and last two weeks saw SCO defence minister meet and SCO foreign ministers meet.&nbsp;

Indian and Chinese foreign and defence ministers met on the sidelines of the meet, in first such political engagement in the four-month long border stand-off. 
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India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi's meet will give "political guidance" on disengagement process which both sides have agreed in Moscow.

India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi's meet will give "political guidance" on disengagement process which both sides have agreed in Moscow. Also Read: India-China border tensions: Both sides agree on five-points plan to de-escalate situation Top Indian government sources speaking to WION called it an "important first step" said, "outcome of the meet gives political guidance for disengagement". The joint statement issued by the two countries after the two-hour long meet said both sides have agreed "that the border troops of both sides should continue their dialogue, quickly disengage, maintain proper distance and ease tensions." The corp commanders of both India and China are expected to meet soon, which will be the sixth such meet between the two sides since June. The meet will further the disengagement agreed by both sides during the foreign ministers meet. Meanwhile, Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has said that "India and China made a useful decision on de-escalation at the border". Russia is the host of SCO and BRICS groupings this year and last two weeks saw SCO defence minister meet and SCO foreign ministers meet. Indian and Chinese foreign and defence ministers met on the sidelines of the meet, in first such political engagement in the four-month long border stand-off.

India, China made useful decision on de-escalation at the border: Russia

India, China Brigade commanders interaction at the Line of Actual control in Eastern Ladakh is underway and started at 11 am. The interaction has been happening on daily basis since last many days except with an interlude on Monday and Tuesday when Chinese side indulged in provocative action around Rezang La at LAC.

A source told WION aim of the talks is to "exchange views on daily activities so that there's no misunderstandings" and "lines of communication are open".

During the ground commanders interaction earlier this week, both sides decided to hold Corps commanders' levels talks.While the date and time of the meet is yet to be decided, it will be the 6th such meet since June. India-China Lt Gen-level or Corps Commander talks have taken place five times so far — June 6, 22 and 30, July 14 and August 2.

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Hopes are high that after the India China FM joint statement that calls for disengagement, things will ease out on the ground.&nbsp;

India is present on the south bank of Pangong lake and several dominating heights close to China's existing positions at finger 4, north bank of the lake.

The Chinese have occupied finger 4 to finger 8 in the north bank of Pangong lake and as part of disengagement, India has repeatedly asked Chinese forces to go on its side of LAC and vacate the area.

India, China Brigade commanders interaction at the Line of Actual control in Eastern Ladakh is underway and started at 11 am. The interaction has been happening on daily basis since last many days except with an interlude on Monday and Tuesday when Chinese side indulged in provocative action around Rezang La at LAC.

India, China Brigade commanders interaction at the Line of Actual control in Eastern Ladakh is underway and started at 11 am. The interaction has been happening on daily basis since last many days except with an interlude on Monday and Tuesday when Chinese side indulged in provocative action around Rezang La at LAC. A source told WION aim of the talks is to "exchange views on daily activities so that there's no misunderstandings" and "lines of communication are open". During the ground commanders interaction earlier this week, both sides decided to hold Corps commanders' levels talks.While the date and time of the meet is yet to be decided, it will be the 6th such meet since June. India-China Lt Gen-level or Corps Commander talks have taken place five times so far — June 6, 22 and 30, July 14 and August 2. Also read: In dogfight over Himalayas between India's Rafale vs China's J-20 stealth fighter, who wins? Hopes are high that after the India China FM joint statement that calls for disengagement, things will ease out on the ground. India is present on the south bank of Pangong lake and several dominating heights close to China's existing positions at finger 4, north bank of the lake. The Chinese have occupied finger 4 to finger 8 in the north bank of Pangong lake and as part of disengagement, India has repeatedly asked Chinese forces to go on its side of LAC and vacate the area.

India, China brigade commanders interaction underway

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar &amp; Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi will be face-to-face 3 times on Thursday in Moscow. This amidst growing Line of Actual Control (LAC) row in Eastern Ladakh between the two Asian neighbors.

Both ministers will be face-to-face first at Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers Meet that starts at 12.30 pm IST. It will be followed by the meet of the Indian, Russian &amp; Chinese foreign ministers. This will be followed by late evening bilateral meet between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers, which will be the first in-person meet since the LAC issue began in May.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said, "Foreign Minister Wang will also hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of relevant member states and attend the China-Russia-India foreign ministers' luncheon."

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Both foreign ministers had spoken to each other after the Galwan incident that took place in June in which India lost 20 of its soldiers. China also suffered casualty but never came out with the figures.

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During that conversation, the Indian side had told China that, "Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties", Ministry of External Affairs readout said.

The fresh meet between the foreign ministers is coming days after the Chinese side tried to indulge in provocative action at the LAC again. 
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India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar & Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi will be face-to-face 3 times on Thursday in Moscow. This amidst growing Line of Actual Control (LAC) row in Eastern Ladakh between the two Asian neighbors.

India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar & Chinese Foreign minister Wang Yi will be face-to-face 3 times on Thursday in Moscow. This amidst growing Line of Actual Control (LAC) row in Eastern Ladakh between the two Asian neighbors. Both ministers will be face-to-face first at Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers Meet that starts at 12.30 pm IST. It will be followed by the meet of the Indian, Russian & Chinese foreign ministers. This will be followed by late evening bilateral meet between Indian and Chinese foreign ministers, which will be the first in-person meet since the LAC issue began in May. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian said, "Foreign Minister Wang will also hold bilateral meetings with foreign ministers of relevant member states and attend the China-Russia-India foreign ministers' luncheon." Also Read: Why SCO meeting in Moscow is important for India-China border de-escalation Both foreign ministers had spoken to each other after the Galwan incident that took place in June in which India lost 20 of its soldiers. China also suffered casualty but never came out with the figures. × During that conversation, the Indian side had told China that, "Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties", Ministry of External Affairs readout said. The fresh meet between the foreign ministers is coming days after the Chinese side tried to indulge in provocative action at the LAC again.

Indian and Chinese foreign ministers to be face-to-face 3 times in Moscow

In over two hours long meet in Moscow, India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar called on the Chinese side the need to maintain peace and tranquillity at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/india-china-standoff">Line of Actual Control(LAC)</a> in eastern Ladakh.&nbsp;

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Both foreign ministers met for the first time amid the growing tensions on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Foreign Ministers meet.&nbsp;

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It is the first in-person meet between the two ministers since the India- China tension started in May. Both FMs had spoken to each other after the Galwan incident in June in which India lost 20 soldiers. China also suffered casualty but never came out with the figures.

During that conversation, the Indian side had told the Chinese side that "Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties", Ministry of external affairs readout said.

Both FMs have been face-to-face thrice in Moscow on Thursday - first at SCO FMs meet, then for the Russia, India and China FMs lunch and later for the bilateral meet. Last week saw the defence ministers of the two&nbsp;countries meeting on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers meet in Moscow.

In over two hours long meet in Moscow, India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar called on the Chinese side the need to maintain peace and tranquillity at the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

In over two hours long meet in Moscow, India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar called on the Chinese side the need to maintain peace and tranquillity at the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Watch: Both foreign ministers met for the first time amid the growing tensions on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO Foreign Ministers meet. Also Read: India-China corps commander level talks soon; forces just 300 meters away in some places It is the first in-person meet between the two ministers since the India- China tension started in May. Both FMs had spoken to each other after the Galwan incident in June in which India lost 20 soldiers. China also suffered casualty but never came out with the figures. During that conversation, the Indian side had told the Chinese side that "Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties", Ministry of external affairs readout said. Both FMs have been face-to-face thrice in Moscow on Thursday - first at SCO FMs meet, then for the Russia, India and China FMs lunch and later for the bilateral meet. Last week saw the defence ministers of the two countries meeting on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers meet in Moscow.

Need to maintain peace and tranquility at LAC, Jaishankar to China's foreign minister

India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met in Moscow on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) Foreign Ministers meet.&nbsp;

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It is the first in-person meet between the two ministers since the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/india-china-standoff">India-China tension</a> started in May.

Both FMs had spoken to each other after the Galwan incident of June in which India lost 20 of its soldiers. China also suffered casualty but never came out with the figures.

During that conversation, the Indian side had told the Chinese side that "Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties", ministry of external affairs readout said.

Both FMs have seen face-to-face three times in Moscow on Thursday - first at SCO FMs meet, then for the Russia, India and China FMs Lunch and now for the bilateral meet.

Last week saw the defence ministers of the two countries meeting on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers meet in Moscow.

India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met in Moscow on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) Foreign Ministers meet.

India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi met in Moscow on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation(SCO) Foreign Ministers meet. Also Read: India-China corps commander level talks soon; forces just 300 meters away in some places It is the first in-person meet between the two ministers since the India-China tension started in May. Both FMs had spoken to each other after the Galwan incident of June in which India lost 20 of its soldiers. China also suffered casualty but never came out with the figures. During that conversation, the Indian side had told the Chinese side that "Chinese side took pre-meditated and planned action that was directly responsible for the resulting violence and casualties", ministry of external affairs readout said. Both FMs have seen face-to-face three times in Moscow on Thursday - first at SCO FMs meet, then for the Russia, India and China FMs Lunch and now for the bilateral meet. Last week saw the defence ministers of the two countries meeting on the sidelines of SCO Defence Ministers meet in Moscow.

India, China foreign ministers meet in Moscow amid standoff at LAC

India and China have agreed to hold corps commanders' levels talks soon amid rising tensions at the Line of Actual Control(LAC). While the date and time of the meet is yet to be decided, it will be the sixth such meet since June.

India and China have agreed to hold corps commanders' levels talks soon amid rising tensions at the Line of Actual Control(LAC). While the date and time of the meet is yet to be decided, it will be the sixth such meet since June. Watch: India-China Lt Gen-level or corps commander talks have taken place five times so far - June 6, 22 and 30, July 14 & August 2. Meanwhile on the ground situation remain tense even as at some places Indian and Chinese forces are just 300 meters of each other. Indian and Chinese brigade commander and commanding officers interacted on Thursday for 3 hours from 11 am to 2 pm and the status quo continues. A government source told WION the aim is to, "keep lines of communication open" between the two sides. No fresh aggressive action has been observed by the Chinese side which on Monday and Tuesday indulged in "provocative" action according to the Indian army. Indian army in its release on Tuesday said,"PLA troops fired a few rounds in the air" and "despite the grave provocation, own troops exercised great restraint and behaved in a mature and responsible manner". India has occupied several dominating heights close to China's existing positions at finger 4, north bank of Pangong lake. The development gives the Indian Army an edge over the Chinese even as PLA troops continue to indulge in provocative actions. The Chinese have occupied finger 4 to finger 8 in the north bank of Pangong lake. As part of disengagement, India has repeatedly asked Chinese forces to go on its side of LAC and vacate the area.

India-China corps commander level talks soon; forces just 300 meters away in some places

India has occupied several dominating heights close to China's existing positions at finger 4, north bank of Pangong Lake. The development gives the Indian Army an edge over the Chinese even as PLA troops continue to indulge in provocative actions.

The Chinese have occupied finger 4 to finger 8 in the north bank of Pangong Lake. As part of disengagement, India has repeatedly asked Chinese forces to go on its side of LAC and vacate the area.

On Monday and Tuesday, the Chinese forces tried to indulge in provocative action especially by coming close to Indian forward locations near Rezang la.The 7th September "provocative" action by the Chinese forces saw them carrying &nbsp;"Guandao"-- traditional Chinese Sword which is basically a blade is mounted on a wooden or metal pole.

India had raised with China the issue of Chinese troops carrying spears, machetes during the 4 long hour ground commander level talks on Wednesday. Build-up is being seen by the Chinese troops in the Chushul sector at the LAC in Ladakh.

Meanwhile, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi are shortly going to meet. This will be first in person physical meet between the 2 amidst the rising tension.

India has occupied several dominating heights close to China's existing positions at finger 4, north bank of Pangong Lake. The development gives the Indian Army an edge over the Chinese even as PLA troops continue to indulge in provocative actions.

India has occupied several dominating heights close to China's existing positions at finger 4, north bank of Pangong Lake. The development gives the Indian Army an edge over the Chinese even as PLA troops continue to indulge in provocative actions. The Chinese have occupied finger 4 to finger 8 in the north bank of Pangong Lake. As part of disengagement, India has repeatedly asked Chinese forces to go on its side of LAC and vacate the area. On Monday and Tuesday, the Chinese forces tried to indulge in provocative action especially by coming close to Indian forward locations near Rezang la.The 7th September "provocative" action by the Chinese forces saw them carrying "Guandao"-- traditional Chinese Sword which is basically a blade is mounted on a wooden or metal pole. India had raised with China the issue of Chinese troops carrying spears, machetes during the 4 long hour ground commander level talks on Wednesday. Build-up is being seen by the Chinese troops in the Chushul sector at the LAC in Ladakh. Meanwhile, India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar and Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi are shortly going to meet. This will be first in person physical meet between the 2 amidst the rising tension.

India now at ‘dominating heights’ around finger 4

India has raised with China the issue of Chinese troops carrying spears, machetes during the commander level talks on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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The September 7 "provocative" action by the Chinese forces saw them carrying "Guandao" - traditional Chinese sword which is basically a blade mounted on a wooden or metal pole.

WION has learnt that Chinese indulged in provocative actions all throughout the day on Tuesday. The provocative action was&nbsp;in the areas around Rezang La, Mukhpari and continued till 6 pm on Tuesday. While no provocative action by the Chinese&nbsp;happened on Wednesday, PLA troops continue to remain in the same general area.

Both sides held the first brigade commanders meet since the Monday's incident when the Chinese Army PLA troops attempted to close-in on one of the Indian forward positions and shots were fired by them for the first time in 40 years.

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The Wednesday talks lasted for 4 hours from 11 am to 3 pm but were without any outcome. During the talks "aggressive behaviour" by the Chinese forces was also raised, a government source told WION.

Chinese Army had claimed in a midnight statement on Monday that Indian side had fired shots which was strongly rebutted by the Indian army in a statement on Tuesday.&nbsp;

The Indian army said, "PLA troops fired a few rounds in the air" and "despite the grave provocation, own troops exercised great restraint and behaved in a mature and responsible manner".

Meanwhile, the build-up is being seen by the Chinese troops in the Chushul sector at the LAC in Ladakh. The govt source said, "Chinese are trying to psychologically play things up".

Thursday will be an important day as India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar is expected to meet Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation FMs meet in Moscow. The will be the first in-person meeting between the two foreign ministers in the four-month-long standoff.&nbsp;

India has raised with China the issue of Chinese troops carrying spears, machetes during the commander level talks on Wednesday. Watch: The September 7 "provocative" action by the Chinese forces saw them carrying "Guandao" - traditional Chinese sword which is basically a blade mounted on a wooden or metal pole.

India has raised with China the issue of Chinese troops carrying spears, machetes during the commander level talks on Wednesday. Watch: The September 7 "provocative" action by the Chinese forces saw them carrying "Guandao" - traditional Chinese sword which is basically a blade mounted on a wooden or metal pole. WION has learnt that Chinese indulged in provocative actions all throughout the day on Tuesday. The provocative action was in the areas around Rezang La, Mukhpari and continued till 6 pm on Tuesday. While no provocative action by the Chinese happened on Wednesday, PLA troops continue to remain in the same general area. Both sides held the first brigade commanders meet since the Monday's incident when the Chinese Army PLA troops attempted to close-in on one of the Indian forward positions and shots were fired by them for the first time in 40 years. Also Read: Bombers, special forces deployed in 'plateau region amid border tensions', says Global Times The Wednesday talks lasted for 4 hours from 11 am to 3 pm but were without any outcome. During the talks "aggressive behaviour" by the Chinese forces was also raised, a government source told WION. Chinese Army had claimed in a midnight statement on Monday that Indian side had fired shots which was strongly rebutted by the Indian army in a statement on Tuesday. The Indian army said, "PLA troops fired a few rounds in the air" and "despite the grave provocation, own troops exercised great restraint and behaved in a mature and responsible manner". Meanwhile, the build-up is being seen by the Chinese troops in the Chushul sector at the LAC in Ladakh. The govt source said, "Chinese are trying to psychologically play things up". Thursday will be an important day as India's external affairs minister S Jaishankar is expected to meet Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation FMs meet in Moscow. The will be the first in-person meeting between the two foreign ministers in the four-month-long standoff.

India-China standoff: China indulged in 'provocative action' throughout Tuesday

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