India and China Advance Talks on Border Cooperation and Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra
The 33rd WMCC meeting in Beijing emphasized resuming cross-border initiatives and preparing for high-level boundary discussions in India later this year.
- India and China reviewed the Line of Actual Control (LAC) situation and discussed measures to maintain peace and stability during the 33rd WMCC meeting in Beijing.
- Both sides agreed to work on the early resumption of the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra, suspended since 2020, and data sharing on trans-border rivers.
- Diplomatic and military mechanisms will be strengthened to ensure effective border management and the implementation of previous agreements.
- Substantial preparations are underway for the next Special Representatives meeting on boundary issues, to be held in India later this year.
- Efforts to rebuild ties include promoting people-to-people exchanges, resuming direct flights, and celebrating the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations.