Published 14:57 IST, June 3rd 2020
LAC stand-off: Armies of India and China to hold Lt Gen level talks on June 6
Amid border tensions between India and China along the LAC, sources have revealed that the two countries will hold Lieutenant General level talks on June 6
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Amid prevailing border tensions between India and China along Line of Actual Control in Eastern Lakh, sources have revealed that two countries will hold Lieutenant General level talks on June 6. This comes after a series of ongoing diplomatic discussions between two countries and is said to be centred around China's massive military buildup along LAC. Indian Army sources have said that Leh-based 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh is scheduled to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart to resolve matter. last level of diplomatic talks was held between divisional commanders of India and China on Tuesday morning.
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"re have been more than 10 round of talks held alrey between two sides. On Tuesday also, officers from both sides held talks to resolve crisis," Army sources said.
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Army sources have reported that y have t been able to make much heway during se diplomatic talks as both sides continue to hold ground positions. People's Liberation Army has brought in more than 5,000 troops along Eastern Lakh sector and in some areas, y are said to be pushing for deeper incursions into Indian territory. Chinese have also brought in heavy vehicles with artillery guns and infantry combat vehicles in ir rear positions close to Indian territory.
While de-escalation talks are going on with China, Union Home Minister on Sunday, in an exclusive interview with Republic Media Network's Editor-in-Chief Arnab Goswami, h said that India's sovereignty and security were of utmost importance. "w talks are being held on both diplomatic level and Army levels and I believe that situation will be handled. But I wish to clarify that Modi government will t allow diluting India's security and sovereignty at its borders," he said.
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(With ANI Inputs)
14:57 IST, June 3rd 2020