Whereas a breakthrough to resolve the problem remained elusive, this was the primary time that India hosted what was the twenty seventh Assembly of the Working Mechanism for Session and Coordination on India-China Border affairs (WMCC) in particular person for the reason that army flare up in Could 2020.

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The final spherical of the diplomatic talks had been additionally held in particular person in Beijing.
Either side within the talks on Wednesday agreed to carry the following spherical of army dialogue quickly.
In keeping with an Indian readout, the 2 sides reviewed the state of affairs alongside the LAC in Western Sector of India-China border areas and mentioned proposals for disengagement in remaining areas in a frank and open method. Restoration of peace and tranquillity will create situations for normalising bilateral relations, stated the Indian authorities.
“To be able to obtain this goal, in accordance with present bilateral agreements and protocols, they agreed to carry the following (nineteenth) spherical of Senior Commander’s assembly at an early date. The 2 sides agreed to proceed discussions via army and diplomatic channels,” in response to the Indian assertion issued after the assembly.