‘India, China to hold another round of talks on Ladakh standoff soon’: MEA

The ministry of external affairs said that India and China have agreed to maintain dialogue to resolve the Ladakh standoff. “The talks between India and China were candid, in-depth and constructive. Both sides exchanged views on disengagement at all friction points along LAC. They have agreed to maintain dialogue through military and diplomatic channels,” MEA Spokesperson, Anurag Srivastava said. The ministry, however, declined to comment on reports that two sides are discussing proposals for disengagement. “When we have something to share, we will share,” Srivastava said. MEA further said that the two sides will soon hold another round of talks on border standoff. “They have also agreed to have another round of meeting soon,” Srivastava added. India and China border standoff has entered its seventh month. Thousands of troops from both sides have dug in for the winter along LAC in Ladakh sector. They are reportedly discussing proposals to withdraw tanks and artillery from the area.