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As India and China move towards resolving the long-standing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi for a key discussion on the issue.
The Special Representative (SR) talks, scheduled for late December, will mark the first high-level dialogue since the Galwan Valley clash in 2020. The previous SR meeting occurred in December 2019, prior to the escalation of tensions.
The meeting comes in the wake of recent disengagement efforts at Depsang and Demchok, signalling a potential breakthrough in the broader resolution of the border dispute.
The SR talks are expected to involve multilayered discussions aimed at defining and delineating the LAC more clearly, with the ultimate goal of achieving a lasting resolution. Sources indicate that the outcome of these talks will determine the timeline for the next Corps Commander-level meeting, which will focus on operational issues regarding the ongoing patrolling and buffer zones to prevent further confrontations.
India and China have engaged in a series of military and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation along the LAC since 2020. The upcoming talks represent a crucial opportunity for both nations to address their differences, enhance trust, and establish a more stable framework for managing their contested border.
