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China and India Hold 25th Meeting of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on China-India Border Affairs

2022-10-14 23:55

On October 14, 2022, Director-General of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of the Foreign Ministry Hong Liang and Joint Secretary of the East Asia Division of the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the External Affairs Minister's Office Shilpak Ambule co-chaired the 25th Meeting of Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on China-India Border Affairs via video link. Representatives of government agencies for foreign affairs, national defense and immigration affairs of the two countries attended the meeting. 

The two sides spoke highly of the achievements made in the disengagement of border troops of the two countries, fully affirmed the outcomes of the previous diplomatic and military communication, and expressed readiness to take measures to further ease the border situation and shift from emergency response at the border to regular management of the border areas. The two sides also had an in-depth exchange of views on specific issues of immediate concern to both sides, put forward constructive suggestions, and agreed to hold the 17th Round of Corps Commanders Level Meeting at an early date. Both sides noted that they will earnestly implement the important common understanding reached between the leaders of the two countries, strictly abide by the agreements signed and relevant consensus reached by the two sides, and work jointly to safeguard peace and tranquility in the border areas.

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