India and China have successfully completed military disengagement along key points of their disputed border, a move reached through recent military and diplomatic talks, according to Indian media.
The de-escalation, confirmed on the eve of Diwali, symbolises progress in easing tensions, with both sides planning a ceremonial exchange of sweets.
The disengagement applies specifically to the Depsang and Demchok areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), a border where a 2020 clash resulted in casualties. Both armies are now working to finalise protocols for resuming patrols, enabling India to access previously restricted patrol points.
This milestone follows more than 30 rounds of negotiations and coincides with the recent BRICS Summit in Kazan, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for the first time in nearly five years.
The leaders affirmed the importance of managing differences to maintain peace, with Modi emphasising a peaceful coexistence and Xi expressing hope for cooperative relations between the two nations.
China’s ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, echoed optimism for future bilateral relations free from disruptions over border disputes.
