India and China took another major step towards normalising ties with a six-point agreement signed on Wednesday that includes the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar yatra, the Nathula border trade and cross-border river cooperation, reports several national media outlets.
This comes after National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Wednesday met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met in Beijing for the 23rd round of the Special Representatives talks. These talks were held after five years hinting and improving ties between the two countries.
The two sides discussed the resumption of Mansarovar Yatra, cross-border river cooperation and Nathula border trade, it was reported.
“This was the first meeting of the SRs since frictions had emerged in the Western Sector of the India-China border areas in 2020. The SRs positively affirmed the implementation of the latest disengagement agreement of October 2024, resulting in patrolling and grazing in relevant areas,” the External Affairs Ministry said.
“The two sides agreed to continue to strengthen cross-border exchanges and cooperation, and promote the resumption of Indian pilgrims’ pilgrimage to Tibet, China, cross-border river cooperation and Nathula border trade,” it added.
- SA Report
