India urged Beijing to move the disengagement process along during another round of diplomatic discussions between the two countries to resolve the dispute along the eastern Ladakh border.
While a breakthrough remained elusive, this was the first time that India hosted what was the 27th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in person since the military flare up in May 2020.
The most recent round of diplomatic talks took place in person in Beijing. The next round of military negotiations will take place soon, both parties in the talks agreed. According to an Indian readout, the two sides reviewed the situation along the LAC in Western Sector of India-China border areas and discussed proposals for disengagement in remaining areas in a frank and open manner. Restoration of peace and tranquility will create conditions for normalising bilateral relations, said the Indian government.
According to the Indian statement, “In order to achieve this objective, in accordance with existing bilateral agreements and protocols, they agreed to hold the next (19th) round of Senior Commander's meeting at an early date. The two sides agreed to continue discussions through military and diplomatic channels.”