Title:- India- China Agree on Patrolling Arrangement on LAC Before PM Modi- Xi Jinping Bilateral at Kazan
Report: Shailesh Kumar, National Defence
New Delhi, 21 October 2024
India and China have made a breakthrough in military standoff prevailing at Line of Actual Control from last 4 years post Galwan Valley incident in June 2024. India’s Ministry of External Affairs confirms that the pending issue of patrolling along the line of actual control is resolved due to sustained diplomatic and military talks. The development is seen a major breakthrough before the BRICS Summit 2024 at Kazan where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to have a bilateral meeting first ever after Galwan Valley incident. India had lost 20 of its bravehearts whereas China only confirmed 4 PLA casualties. PM Modi will depart from India on early morning of 22nd October and will return on 23rd October. A source confirmed his bilateral meeting with President Xi Jinping on condition of anonymity.
