Hey folks! Big news from the 24th round of talks between the Chinese mainland and India on the boundary question. Both sides just landed a 10-point consensus that could keep things chill along the border. 🇨🇳🤝🇮🇳
- Celebrating past progress and stable border vibes since the last meeting.
- Commitment to peace and friendly consults to boost overall ties.
- Agreed to frame boundary talks within broader political principles from 2005.
- Setting up a demarcation expert group under the WMCC to prep for fresh talks when ready.
- Creating a working group for better border management and control.
- Expanding general-level talks to eastern and central border sections.
- Using diplomatic & military channels to de-escalate and manage border issues.
- Expert team to keep rivers’ flood reporting MOU alive & share hydrological data for quick response. 🌊
- Reopening three traditional boundary trade markets for local communities.
- Mark your calendars: next round in the Chinese mainland in 2026.
This move shows both sides walking the talk on trust-building and regional stability. Stay tuned as we follow how these steps unfold on the ground!
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10-point consensus reached during China-India boundary meeting
cgtn.com
