The 14th round of India-China military dialogue on Wednesday failed to yield any positive outcomes but both countries decide to work towards mutually acceptable solutions to resolving the Ladakh LAC stand-off. The next round is expected to be held soon to continue the momentum of discussions.
While both sides are scheduled to come out with press statements today, the Indian side clearly failed to persuade the PLA towards disengagement from Gogra-Hot Springs near Kongka La as well as resolving patrolling rights issues in Depsang Bulge in Daulet Beg Oldi sector and Charding Nullah Junction in Demchok sector.
In purely diplomatic language, the talks were constructive, without any positive results, and a mutually acceptable solution was underway. This means that both the Indian Army and PLA commanders will continue to be involved in the future, but there is no guarantee that the PLA will return to the status quo at Gogra Hot Springs in April 2020 or resolve the Depsang Bulge or CNJ issue.
The Indian Army has apparently raised the issue of the PLA building a bridge over Pangong Lake east of the Sri Jap complex so that the Chinese army can expedite the deployment of troops in the occupied Aksai Chin area along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, 597 km and Rapid militarization.
Complete News Source : Hindustan Times
