LAC talks: China says de-escalation trend ‘positive’, silent on remaining issues

After the 11th round of talks between Corps Commanders, the MEA said in a statement on Saturday that both sides had ‘a detailed exchange of views for the resolution of the remaining issues related to disengagement along the LAC’.

China’s military said late on Saturday it hoped India “could cherish the current positive trend of de-escalation” following the 11th round of talks between Corps Commanders, but did not acknowledge the remaining unresolved issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The talks on Friday held at Chushul concluded at 11.30 p.m. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement on Saturday that both sides had “a detailed exchange of views for the resolution of the remaining issues related to disengagement along the LAC” and “agreed on the need to resolve the outstanding issues in an expeditious manner in accordance with the existing agreements and protocols”. Both sides also agreed to jointly maintain stability on the ground and avoid any new incidents. A spokesperson for the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Western Theatre Command said in a statement late on Saturday, both sides “exchanged views on issues of mutual concern and agreed to maintain communications through military and diplomatic channels”.