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In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, India and China have reached an agreement on disengagement and the resumption of border patrolling along disputed stretches of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) just ahead of the much-anticipated BRICS summit. This agreement, achieved after several rounds of high-level diplomatic and military talks, marks a major step toward reducing the long-standing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors.
The agreement focuses on the phased withdrawal of troops from friction points in Ladakh and other sensitive areas along the LAC, where both nations have faced off since 2020. The two countries have also agreed to resume joint patrolling in designated areas to maintain peace and prevent future escalations. The disengagement process is expected to be completed in stages, with both sides committed to maintaining communication and coordination throughout.
The upcoming BRICS summit, where India and China will be key participants, is seen as a critical moment for both nations to showcase their willingness to de-escalate tensions. Indian officials, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, have reiterated the importance of restoring peace and tranquility along the border as a prerequisite for normalizing relations. The successful implementation of this agreement is expected to not only ease tensions at the LAC but also pave the way for renewed cooperation on regional and global issues.
