Pull back from Dapsang-Daulat Beg Oldie sector, India tells China at military level talks
New Delhi, Aug 09: India has told China two pull back troops from the Dapsang-Daulat Beg Oldie sector of eastern Ladakh. During the talks between the two sides, India also told China to stop further construction activities in the area.
Sources tell OneIndia that during the talks, India once again stressed upon the importance of reducing tensions in the Depsang plains. This has been a major flash point for several years now, owing to the perceptions of the Line of Actual Control.
Top Indian military and strategic brass review situation in eastern Ladakh
The military level talks between the two sides was held on Saturday between 11 am and 7,30 pm. India stressed on the fact that the PLA troops who are camping near the Bottleneck area in the Depsang plains since May should not block Indian soldiers from going to their Patrolling Points-10, 11, 12 and 13.
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The primary agenda of the meeting was to reduce tensions at the Depsang Plains, where there is a massive build up of troops of both sides. The meeting would discuss ways to de-escalate as well as disengage. India will also seek restoration of patrolling rights for its soldiers.
Following the meeting that was held last Sunday by the two sides, a high powered panel headed by National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval reviewed the Chinese response. Following the meeting, India conveyed to Beijing on hotline that it is in no hurry to de-escalate, unless and until the Chinese dis-engage as agreed by the military commanders.
During the meeting on August 2, China had suggested that India move back in order to break the deadlock. The west of Finger 4 was under India's control and the suggestion by China that India moves back here is not acceptable, officials familiar with the developments told OneIndia.
India-China hold Major General level talks at Daulat Beg Oldie
The high powered committee also known as the China Study Group held discussions on Tuesday and analysed the response by the Chinese. The meeting that lasted three hours was also attended by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, Foreign Minister, S Jaishankar and Army Chief General M M Naravane.
The fifth meeting of the commanders was held on August 2. The panel headed by NSA Doval is informally known as the China Study Group.
The
source
said
that
India
reiterated
to
China
for
complete
disengagement
and
de-escalation.
India
also
sought
for
full
restoration
of
peace
and
tranquility
in
the
border
areas
as
had
been
agreed
upon
during
the
earlier
meetings.
The
Indian
side
also
sought
for
restoration
of
status
quo
ante
along
the
Line
of
Actual
Control,
the
source
also
added.
The
official
cited
above
said
that
the
Doval
led
panel
would
analyse
China's
response
during
the
talks.