Currently, while the disengagement process at Depsang and Demchok in eastern Ladakh is completed, negotiations between Indian and Chinese officials continue for buffer zones like Galwan Valley, Pangong Tso, Gogra, and Hotsprings, reported indiatoday.in Nov 4. Maintaining vigilance across the boundary remains a priority as both nations work through friction points and deliberate on establishing buffer zones in critical areas, said the ndtv.com report. However, while the current disengagement agreement permits patrol resumption in Demchok and Depsang, similar arrangements for the above mentioned buffer zones remain unresolved. “The talks have been ongoing for all friction points along the LAC, but so far, an agreement has only been reached for resumption of patrols at Demchok and Depsang. Dialogue over the remaining buffer zones is still active at multiple levels,” a source close to the discussions was stated to have told India Today TV.

Source: Hindustan Times November 07, 2024 21:40 UTC