India and China have reached a significant agreement on military disengagement along their disputed border, marking a crucial step towards easing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. The move comes ahead of an anticipated meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a summit in Russia.
The agreement ensures a return to the pre-2020 status quo before a deadly border clash, completing the disengagement process between the two countries. Both sides have confirmed the resolution of the longstanding border issue through close communication via diplomatic and military channels.
While details of the agreement remain undisclosed, the development is seen as a precursor to the talks between Xi and Modi at the BRICS summit. The restoration of patrolling rights is considered a positive development, suggesting a gradual normalization process for the strained China-India relationship.
Going forward, additional steps such as troop de-induction and infrastructure modifications will be crucial for long-term peace along the Line of Actual Control.
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