India, China Revive Border Dialogue to Ease LAC Tensions
Summary
The two countries agreed to continue using diplomatic and military channels to address outstanding border issues and avoid misunderstandings along the LAC. India also sought greater information sharing on China's upstream river projects.
What Happened
India and China reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) during the 36th round of border affairs talks in New Delhi. Both sides discussed boundary delimitation, border management and trans-border cooperation while stressing the need to maintain peace in border areas.
Why It Matters
The two countries agreed to continue using diplomatic and military channels to address outstanding border issues and avoid misunderstandings along the LAC. India also sought greater information sharing on China's upstream river projects.