India and China had face-to-face diplomatic discussions where they "frankly and openly" reviewed options for disengagement in the last hotspots along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said restoration of peace and tranquillity will create conditions for normalising bilateral relations and to this objective both sides agreed to hold the next round of military talks at an early date.
The Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) provided the framework for the meeting.
"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," the MEA said.
"Restoration of peace and tranquillity will create conditions for normalising bilateral relations," it said.
"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 MEA said in a statement.
It said the two sides agreed to carry on discussions through military and diplomatic channels.