In a renewed push for de-escalation, India, during its latest round of high-level military negotiations with China, has emphasised the urgent need for troop disengagement in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh.

According to a PTI news agency report citing sources familiar with the matter, during the 19th round of Corps Commander-level talks, the Indian delegation specifically advocated for the resolution of issues in the Depsang Plains and Demchok areas.

<h2>The high-level talks</h2>

The discussions, as per the report, took place at the Chushul-Moldo border point located on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern Ladakh region.&nbsp;

Beginning at approximately 9:30 am, the military dialogue lasted for approximately 10 hours, reported the source.

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The Indian representation was led by Lieutenant General Rashim Bali, Commander of the 14 Corps stationed in Leh, while the Chinese contingent was headed by the commander of the South Xinjiang military district.

Despite the extended talks, an official statement&nbsp;from the Indian side is yet to be issued.&nbsp;As per the PTI report, preliminary discussions were held a day before the high-level meeting on Sunday.

<h2>India vs China</h2>

The high-level talks come against the backdrop of an over three-year-long period of confrontation between Indian and Chinese troops in specific friction points within eastern Ladakh.&nbsp;

Notably, disengagement efforts have yielded results in certain areas following extensive diplomatic and military dialogues.

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Previously, during the 18th round of talks held on April 23, the Indian side had stressed the importance of addressing the ongoing concerns at Depsang and Demchok.

India has consistently reiterated that normalised relations with China depend on peace in the border regions.&nbsp;

The eastern Ladakh border stand-off began on May 5, 2020, following a violent confrontation in the Pangong Lake vicinity. Subsequently, the relations between the two neighbouring nations nosedived after a serious military conflict in the Galwan Valley in June 2020.

(With inputs from agencies)

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In a renewed push for de-escalation, India, during its latest round of high-level military negotiations with China, has emphasised the urgent need for troop disengagement in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh.

In a renewed push for de-escalation, India, during its latest round of high-level military negotiations with China, has emphasised the urgent need for troop disengagement in the remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh. According to a PTI news agency report citing sources familiar with the matter, during the 19th round of Corps Commander-level talks, the Indian delegation specifically advocated for the resolution of issues in the Depsang Plains and Demchok areas. The high-level talks The discussions, as per the report, took place at the Chushul-Moldo border point located on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the eastern Ladakh region. Beginning at approximately 9:30 am, the military dialogue lasted for approximately 10 hours, reported the source. Also read | China needs to respect India’s borders, says US Congressman Ro Khanna The Indian representation was led by Lieutenant General Rashim Bali, Commander of the 14 Corps stationed in Leh, while the Chinese contingent was headed by the commander of the South Xinjiang military district. Despite the extended talks, an official statement from the Indian side is yet to be issued. As per the PTI report, preliminary discussions were held a day before the high-level meeting on Sunday. India vs China The high-level talks come against the backdrop of an over three-year-long period of confrontation between Indian and Chinese troops in specific friction points within eastern Ladakh. Notably, disengagement efforts have yielded results in certain areas following extensive diplomatic and military dialogues. Also read | With airlifts and surface-to-air missiles, India fortified eastern Ladakh post Galwan clashes with China Previously, during the 18th round of talks held on April 23, the Indian side had stressed the importance of addressing the ongoing concerns at Depsang and Demchok. India has consistently reiterated that normalised relations with China depend on peace in the border regions. The eastern Ladakh border stand-off began on May 5, 2020, following a violent confrontation in the Pangong Lake vicinity. Subsequently, the relations between the two neighbouring nations nosedived after a serious military conflict in the Galwan Valley in June 2020. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

India urges swift troop disengagement in Eastern Ladakh during high-level talks with China

Amid tensions along the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-general-zhao-zongqi-man-behind-violent-ladakh-clashes-removed-351303">Line of Actual Control</a>(LAC), China has reportedly deployed tanks in front of Indian posts opposite Rezang La, Rechin La and Mukhosri locations.

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Reports say at least 30 to 35 tanks have been deployed by the PLA at the LAC.

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The heights were captured by the Indian army on August 29 and 30 last year. The Chinese tanks are currently positioned against Indian positions, reports say.

The&nbsp;tanks are reportedly lightweight and have been made using modern technology. The Indian Army has also deployed tanks at the hills of Rezang La, Rechin La and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-standoff-microwave-oven-weapon-now-china-peddles-fake-news-on-indian-troops-in-ladakh-343968">Mukhosri</a>.

Tensions between India and China has been at fever pitch ever since the forces of the two countries clashed at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/india-china-standoff-satellite-image-of-winter-at-galwan-valley-emerges-350823">Galwan Valley</a> in June-15-16 last year leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although the Chinese Army had suffered casualties as well, however, the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge its casualty list.

After the Galwan clash, Chinese and Indian military commanders had held several rounds of talks to deescalate tensions and ensure troops from both countries pull back, however, China has continued its troop presence along the LAC.

India's ministry of external affairs (MEA) had said that India-China commander-level talks had led to "stability on the ground" and that more efforts would be made to restore peace even as tens of thousands of troops have been deployed by both sides in the Ladakh region and the Chinese-held Tibetan plateau.

However, several rounds of talks have failed to significantly ease tensions along the LAC. 
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Amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China has reportedly deployed tanks in front of Indian posts opposite Rezang La, Rechin La and Mukhosri locations.

Amid tensions along the Line of Actual Control(LAC), China has reportedly deployed tanks in front of Indian posts opposite Rezang La, Rechin La and Mukhosri locations. Watch: Reports say at least 30 to 35 tanks have been deployed by the PLA at the LAC. Also Read: How India's T-90 Bhishma battle tank is outflanking China's PLA at LAC The heights were captured by the Indian army on August 29 and 30 last year. The Chinese tanks are currently positioned against Indian positions, reports say. The tanks are reportedly lightweight and have been made using modern technology. The Indian Army has also deployed tanks at the hills of Rezang La, Rechin La and Mukhosri. Tensions between India and China has been at fever pitch ever since the forces of the two countries clashed at Galwan Valley in June-15-16 last year leading to the death of 20 Indian soldiers, although the Chinese Army had suffered casualties as well, however, the Chinese foreign ministry has refused to divulge its casualty list. After the Galwan clash, Chinese and Indian military commanders had held several rounds of talks to deescalate tensions and ensure troops from both countries pull back, however, China has continued its troop presence along the LAC. India's ministry of external affairs (MEA) had said that India-China commander-level talks had led to "stability on the ground" and that more efforts would be made to restore peace even as tens of thousands of troops have been deployed by both sides in the Ladakh region and the Chinese-held Tibetan plateau. However, several rounds of talks have failed to significantly ease tensions along the LAC.

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