Longstanding tensions on the India-China border now appear to be easing. The 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of China and India on the Boundary Question was held in Beijing on Wednesday. This is the first meeting between the two countries in nearly five years. Indian National Security Advisor Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the meeting. The leaders of the two countries actively and constructively held detailed discussions on the Sino-Indian border issue and reached a six-point consensus. Let us understand these points in detail.
1. At the meeting, the two sides evaluated the solution reached by the two countries on the border issue and reiterated that work in this area should continue. Both sides agreed that boundary issues should be properly handled from the perspective of bilateral relations to avoid their impact on development. Both sides agreed to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas and continue to take measures to promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations.
2. Both India and China expressed their commitment to continue to seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable package solution to the boundary issue in accordance with the political guidelines agreed upon by the special representatives of the two countries in 2005 on resolving the boundary issue. . The two countries will take active measures to promote this process.
3. India and China assessed the border situation and agreed to further improve border area control rules, strengthen confidence-building measures, and achieve lasting peace on the border.
4. India and China agreed that the two sides will continue to strengthen cross-border exchanges and cooperation. At the same time, the two countries agreed to promote pilgrims from India to Tibet, cross-border river cooperation, and resume border trade at Nathu La.
5. India and China agreed to establish and strengthen the special representative meeting mechanism. At the same time, both sides agreed to strengthen coordination and cooperation in diplomatic and military talks and implement the China-India consultation and coordination working mechanism on border affairs.
6. India and China also agreed to hold a new round of special representatives’ meeting in India next year. The specific time will be determined through diplomatic channels. In addition, the two sides also exchanged views on bilateral, international and regional issues of common concern. During this meeting, both sides emphasized the importance of stabilizing and improving China-India relations to international and regional peace.
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