India and China hold 35th WMCC meeting on border delimitation and management
India and China held their 35th Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) meeting in Beijing. Both sides reviewed the border situation, expressed satisfaction with progress in maintaining peace and tranquillity, and discussed issues related to border delimitation, management, mechanism building, and cross-border cooperation. The Indian delegation emphasized the need for an early meeting of the Expert Level Mechanism on Trans-border Rivers. They agreed to continue diplomatic and military-level exchanges and prepare for the 25th round of Special Representatives (SR) Talks, aiming to implement consensus reached in previous rounds on the boundary question.
Key Points
- The 35th WMCC meeting between India and China focused on border delimitation, management, and cooperation.
- Both nations acknowledged progress in maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border, contributing to bilateral relations.
- India specifically called for an early meeting of the Expert Level Mechanism on Trans-border Rivers.
- The countries agreed to continue diplomatic and military exchanges and prepare for the upcoming 25th round of Special Representatives (SR) Talks.
- Discussions covered boundary delimitation, border management, mechanism development, and cross-border communication.
Exam Facts
- The 35th Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) meeting was held in Beijing.
- The Indian delegation was led by Sujit Ghosh, Joint Secretary (East Asia).
- The Chinese delegation was headed by Hou Yanqi, Director-General of the Boundary and Oceanic Affairs Department.
- Preparations for the 25th round of Special Representatives (SR) Talks are underway.
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