September 30, 2020 7:37:53 pm
An IAF jet in Leh amid the prolonged India-China face-off. (PTI/File)
Following a fresh round of diplomatic talks held under the framework of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs, the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said India and China emphasied on the need to strengthen communication between ground commanders.
“Two sides positively evaluated outcome of sixth round of military talks. Need to strengthen communication between ground commanders was emphasised by both sides,” the MEA said in a statement.
At the sixth meeting of the Senior Commanders of India and China, which took place on September 21 in Moldo, the two sides decided to strengthen ground communication to avoid any further misunderstandings and misjudgments, stop sending more troops to the frontline, refrain from unilaterally changing the situation on the ground, and avoid taking any action that may complicate the situation.
The MEA further said both sides agreed upon sincerely implementing the pact reached between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the September 10 meeting in Moscow.
“Both sides noted that pact reached between foreign ministers of two countries should be…
