India-China standoff: Discussed further steps to ensure complete disengagement says Indian army

India and China have been engaged in discussions through established military and diplomatic channels to address the prevailing situation along the LAC.

Commanders from PLA andIndian Army held a meeting at Chushul, on Indian side, for the fourth round of talks, on 14 July to discussfurther steps to ensure complete disengagement, according to an official statement give by the Indian Army.

''Senior Commanders had reviewed theprogress on implementation of the first phase of disengagement during the India China Military talks of 14th July.''

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''The two sides remain committed to the objective of complete disengagement. This process is intricate and requires constant verification. They are taking it forward through regular meetings at diplomatic and military level.''it added.

The Senior Commanders reviewed the progress on implementation of the first phase of disengagement and discussed further steps to ensure complete disengagement.

The engagement was ''consistent'' anda general consensus was reached between the Special Representatives of India and China who met earlieronJuly 5 as well.