India, China held 23rd Corps Commander-level talks; agreed to maintain stability
By Anjali Sharma
WASHINGTON – India and China on Wednesday held the 23rd round of Corps Commander-level talks at the Chushul–Moldo border meeting point with both sides described the discussions as cordial and focused on maintaining stability along the Line of Actual Control.
According to a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday, this was the first meeting of the General Level Mechanism in the Western Sector since the 24th round of Special Representatives talks held on August 19, 2025.
“The talks were held in a friendly and cordial atmosphere,” the ministry said. The MEA noted that the two sides reviewed progress since the 22nd round of Corps Commander-level discussions in October 2024 and “shared the view that peace and tranquility have been maintained in the India-China border areas.” Both sides agreed to “continue to use existing mechanisms to resolve any ground issues along the border to maintain stability,” the statement added.
Both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to continue using existing mechanisms to resolve any ground-level issues along the border and to maintain stability in the region, the statement added.
It noted that disengagement has taken place at several friction points along the India-China border, including Galwan in July 2020, Pangong Tso in February 2021, PP17A (Gogra-Hot Springs) in August 2021, PP15 in September 2022, and most recently at Demchok and Depsang in October 2024.
India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with his Chinese counterpart, Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, in Delhi to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations, promote people-to-people exchanges, and resume direct air connectivity.
The discussions also covered the resumption of hydrological data sharing, finalizing an updated air services agreement, visa facilitation, media cooperation, and preparations for marking 75 years of India-China diplomatic relations.
Two sides positively assessed plans for commemorating the 75th anniversary of India-China diplomatic relations and agreed to facilitate associated activities.
Bilateral relations have improved after a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan in 2024.
In August 2025, during the 24th round of the Special Representatives’ dialogue on the Boundary Question, both sides agreed to take measures to enhance cooperation, including creating a Working Group under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs to ensure effective border management and maintain stability.
