At the finish of 16 extended hours of talks at the Corps Commanders Level Meeting, each sides have agreed to work on additional disengagement in the Ladakh sector. The talks according to a joint statement issued have been constructive and have been positive in nature and the each sides are keen to address the remaining troubles along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
According to a joint statement issued late Sunday evening (February 21, 2021):
During the Saturday Corps Commanders Level Meeting, each India and China The two sides positively evaluated the smooth completion of disengagement of frontline troops in the Pangong Lake region. They also noted that this disengagement method was a forward step and will support in acquiring resolution for the remaining troubles along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Western Sector.
At the finish of the in-depth exchange of views on other troubles along the LAC in the Western Sector, “India and China agreed to push for a mutually acceptable resolution of the remaining issues in a steady and orderly manner,” the statement added.
The 10th round of India-China Corps Commanders Level Meeting, took spot on Saturday (February 20, 2021) on the Chinese side of the Chinese side of the Moldo/Chushul border meeting point.
“The two sides agreed to follow the consensus of their state leaders and to continue their communications and dialogue and to stabilize the situation on the ground. And, also to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas,” the statement stated.
What was discussed for the duration of talks?
Disengaging in Gogra, Hot Springs, Demchok was pretty crucial, and to also cease blocking of Indian patrols in the Depsang Plains. This was conveyed to the Chinese side by the 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen PGK Menon who had led the India side for the duration of the Corps Commanders level on Saturday.
During the talks, the disengagement in the south and north banks of Pangong Tso Lake like Kailash Range earlier in the week was reviewed. The method was completed late Wednesday and 48 hours later as was agreed by each sides, the next round of talks took spot. Both armies have withdrawn their soldiers, heavy armoured components as effectively as mechanized columns.
The two sides are now working out an understanding on the disengagement method to be rolled out in the Gogra and Hot Spring region. These are the friction spots exactly where the armies of each nations stay in a stand-off.
During the meeting the situation of Depsang Plains and Demchok was also discussed, even though the discussions have been positive, there has been no understanding reached on these two regions.
Based on the Joint Statement, the two sides will be acquiring back to their neighborhood commanders as effectively as higher authorities. They will update them on the talks at the Corps Commanders Level.
According to reports, Demchok which is also a friction region was raised at the meeting along with — Depsang, Gogra and Hot Springs.
Why Demchok?
Because there has been a minor transgression and the Chinese have set up their tents. This region is disputed.
Background
As has been reported by TheSpuzz Online, in the Depsang Plains, the Chinese PLA has been blocking Indian patrol teams from accessing Patrol Points (PP) 10, 11, 11A, 12 and 13.
And now the Indian soldiers who are patrolling have to cross the region on foot referred to as `Bottle Neck’ as it is not a motorable region.