India and China Complete Troop Disengagement in Ladakh

Following a four-year standoff, India and China have agreed to resume coordinated patrolling along the Line of Actual Control in Demchok and Depsang.

Indian and Chinese troops have disengaged from the Demchok and Depsang areas, dismantling temporary structures and pulling back to agreed distances.
The disengagement agreement, reached on October 21, 2024, is a significant step toward normalizing relations after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
Prime Minister Modi and President Xi met in Kazan, Russia, to discuss further mechanisms for resolving border issues and improving bilateral ties.
Patrolling by Indian troops has resumed in Demchok, with Depsang operations set to begin soon, restoring pre-2020 conditions.
Despite progress, local skepticism remains, with some Indian officials urging caution and highlighting the need for China to adhere to agreements.