India-China's 'Commander-level talks' at Moldo conclude after 5 hours, delegations return

After 5 hours, Indian Army sources on Saturday said that talks between military commanders of India and China in Moldo on Chinese side of Line of Actual Control have concluded. Indian delegation led by 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Harinder Singh is returning to Leh, stated Army. Talks between delegations started at 11:30 AM on Saturday.

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Indo-China faceoff

Apart from two armies' standoff, Air Force was forced to rush its fighter jet patrols in Lakh after Chinese military choppers were found to be flying close to Line of Actual Control on last Tuesday. Indian Army sources on May 5, stated that defense forces were involved in a stand-off with ir Chinese counterparts near India-China border in rth Sikkim's Naku La Sector. This was later solved by local-level talks between authorities. 

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India, China reject foreign intervention

On May 27, Trump said that United States is “willing and able” to arbitrate conflict between India and China amid heightened tensions and heavy troops deployment at border. India, in response on Thursday that it is engd with Chinese side to resolve border issue peacefully. Doubling down on his offer, Trump said on May 28, that he spoke to PM Modi regarding situation, stating PM Modi is t in a "good mood" about ongoing situation with Beijing. Sources said that re has been recent contact between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump.

Soon after this development, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that situation at border is  'generally stable and controllable'. He ded that two countries 'have perfect border-related mechanisms and communication channels'. Rejecting Trump's offer, he ded that re was need for any 'third-party intervention' in matter.

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12 rounds of talks

As per sources, a breakthrough has t been achieved despite a dozen rounds of talks between two sides. Corps Commander-level Indo-China talks were held on Saturday at Moldo. Lieutenant General Harinder Singh, Commander of 14 Corps represented India in talking with  Major General Liu Lin - chief of China’s Sourn Xinjiang Military District. Ten or officers from both sides were also present. 

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