The Indian and Chinese militaries began the third round of talks at Chushul on Tuesday to resolve the fresh skirmishes at Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh.
“A Brigade Commander-level talk started at 10 am in Chushul on the Indian side,” said a source.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is keeping a close and continuous monitoring of India-China brigade commander level talks in Chushul.
The Chinese Army attempted to transgress into Indian territory near the southern Pangong Tso bank in Ladakh. The incident took place on the intervening night of August 29 and August 30.
The Army said there were no violent clashes in the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, as were witnessed during the extended bloody skirmish in the Galwan Valley on June 15.
These talks aim to resolve all contentious issues between China’s Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and the Indian Army.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the India-China boundary is yet to be demarcated due to which there would always be problems and the two countries should implement the consensuses between their leadership not to let differences from escalating into conflicts.
He said China is ready to manage all issues with India through dialogue.
Indian troops have also occupied hill tops and the Chinese want them to step back.
Talks between the two sides took place for five long hours on Monday also.
Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in skirmishes at the southern bank of the Pangong lake where the Chinese brought in close to 450 troops and attempted to change the status quo, the Indian Army said as it thwarted the opponent’s effort.
India and China are engaged in a standoff since April-May over the transgressions by the Chinese Army in multiple areas including Finger area, Galwan valley, Hot springs and Kongrung Nala.
The talks between the two sides have been going on for the last three months including five Lieutenant General-level talks but have failed to yield any results, so far.
