India and China Reach Breakthrough in Border Tensions

The agreement marks a significant step towards resolving the long-standing military standoff in Ladakh, with both nations agreeing to resume patrolling rights.

• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first full bilateral meeting in five years at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia.
• The agreement allows both countries to resume patrolling along the disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Ladakh region, restoring the situation to pre-2020 conditions.
• Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted the consensus on patrolling and grazing rights as a major diplomatic achievement.
• Despite the progress, questions remain about the specifics of the agreement and whether it resolves all territorial disputes.
• The deal signals a potential shift in India's strategic positioning, reducing reliance on the US to counter China's influence in the region.

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