The initial disengagement talks between India and China ended in bloody clashes and the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers, the second attempt led to new PLA encroachments and now a third try is showing the first signs of reduction of the biggest standoff between the countries since 1962 along the LAC .
On 6 July, troops of both armies stepped back one to two kilometres from where they had clashed on 15 June at the Galwan Valley. All tents have been also packed up, and troops and materials have been taken back in vehicles.
But the MEA and the Chinese Foreign Ministry's statements seem to have conflicting tones. In an official statement, the MEA said, “both sides have agreed to ensure complete disengagement and de-escalation from the India-China border areas for full restoration of peace and tranquillity”.
While the Chinese Foreign ministry also put out a similar statement, it did so without any mention of the word ‘de-escalation'. Rather, it asserted its sovereignty over the Galwan valley.
While the Chinese Foreign ministry also put out a similar statement, it did so without any mention of the word ‘de-escalation'. Rather, it asserted its sovereignty over the Galwan valley.
What do we make of New Delhi and Beijing's contrasting statements? Tune in to The Big Story!
Producer and Host: Shorbori Purkayastha
Guests: Manoj Kewalramani, Fellow of China Studies, Takshashila Institution
Manoj Joshi a Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation
Editor: Shelly Walia
Producer and Host: Shorbori Purkayastha
Guests: Manoj Kewalramani, Fellow of China Studies, Takshashila Institution
Manoj Joshi a Distinguished Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation
Editor: Shelly Walia
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