NSA Ajit Doval held 2-hour call with China's Foreign Min; de-escalation 'progress' at LAC

In a major breakthrough at Line of Actual Control (LAC) on Monday, sources report that NSA Ajit Doval held a two-hour-long video call with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi on Sunday on border tensions and steps for disengment. Sources d that Doval and Yi, who are India and China Special Representatives for Boundary Talks, h a cordial conversation on Sunday focusing on maintaining peace and working toger to avoid such incidents in future. MEA will shortly issue a statement on talks held.

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China confirms pullback

After sources confirmed that Chinese Army h removed tents from Patrol point 14,  Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson  Lijian Zhao confirmed that both countries have progressed in disengaging and de-escalating border situation in June 30 Military commander-level talks. Previously, China h put onus completely on India, accusing India of trying to change status quo at LAC. Zhao h infact claimed that 'entire Galwan Valley' belonged to China, which contricted previous Indo-Chinese agreements.

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China pulls back: sources

Earlier in day,  sources reported that disengment with Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has started as per agreed terms in Corps Commander's meeting. Sources d that Chinese PLA have reportedly removing tents and structures at Patrol Point 14 -- place where Galwan Valley faceoff took place and are likely to move back by 1 km. Moreover, sources said that rearward movement of vehicles of Chinese troops was seen in general area of Galwan and Gogra Hot Springs. This move also comes two days after PM Modi's visit to Lakh.

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Indo-China talks

third meeting between Indian and Chinese senior military commanders at Chushul on June 30 emphasised on 'expeditious, phased, and stepwise de-escalation'. In previous talks between two sides, India demanded a return to status quo in April, asking Chinese to remove ditional buildup done in Galwan and Pangong Tso areas. In diplomatic talks too between  External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and  Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, both sides have maintained that situation would be handled in a responsible manner and India and China shall hold more meetings to arrive at a mutually agreeable solution and to ensure peace along LAC as per bilateral agreements.