Indian and Chinese soldiers exchange sweets in the Hot Springs area of eastern Ladakh on Thursday (October 31, 2024). , Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“Soldiers of India and China exchange sweets at several border points Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Thursday (October 31, 2024) on the occasion of Diwali,” Army sources said.
Traditional practice observed a day later in both countries Disengagement completed At two friction points in Demchok and Depsang plains in eastern Ladakh, there was a new thaw in China-India relations.
“On the occasion of Diwali, sweets were exchanged between Indian and Chinese troops at several border points along the LAC,” an Army source said. PTI,
“The exchange took place at five Border Personnel Meeting (BPM) points along the LAC,” sources said.
On Wednesday (October 30, 2024), an Army source said that troops from both sides have completed disengagement at two friction points and patrolling will begin soon at these points.
“The verification process after military withdrawal was In progress and patrolling methods are in progress The decision had to be taken among the ground commanders,” the source said then.
“Talks will continue at the local commander level,” the Army source said.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in Delhi on October 21 that an agreement has been finalized between the two countries After talks between India and China Over the past several weeks and it will address issues that have arisen in 2020.
Agreement was reached on de-escalation of patrolling and withdrawal of troops from the LAC in eastern Ladakh, which is a major achievement in ending the standoff that has lasted for more than four years.
published – October 31, 2024 01:34 PM IST