India and China have successfully completed their disengagement process in the Depsang and Demchok regions of Eastern Ladakh, according to Indian Army sources. Following this development, patrolling in these areas is set to resume soon, with plans to exchange sweets between troops on both sides for Diwali celebrations on Thursday.

The Indian Army confirmed that the verification process is ongoing, and the specifics of patrolling will be determined by ground commanders. Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong highlighted that recent discussions between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS summit in Russia had resulted in "many important understandings" that could guide future relations between the two nations.

Ambassador Xu noted that while differences between neighboring countries are natural, it is essential to manage and resolve them effectively. The leaders’ meeting served as a positive example of how to navigate these challenges.

On October 21, India announced that a patrolling agreement had been established for Depsang and Demchok, allowing troops to return to their pre-2020 positions. The disengagement involved dismantling military structures and restoring the land to its original condition. Satellite images corroborated this progress, showing the removal of Chinese structures in the Depsang plains.

The standoff began in May 2020, escalating into a clash in Galwan the following month, resulting in casualties on both sides. Following military discussions, troops withdrew from the Gogra-Hot Springs area in September 2022, marking steps toward normalization.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the recent agreement, emphasizing the return to pre-2020 conditions. Prime Minister Modi underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability along the border in his recent discussions with President Xi.

India and China have successfully completed their disengagement process in the Depsang and Demchok regions of Eastern Ladakh, according to Indian Army sources. Following this development, patrolling in these areas is set to resume soon, with plans to exchange sweets between troops on both sides for Diwali celebrations on Thursday.

The Indian Army confirmed that the verification process is ongoing, and the specifics of patrolling will be determined by ground commanders. Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong highlighted that recent discussions between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS summit in Russia had resulted in "many important understandings" that could guide future relations between the two nations.

Ambassador Xu noted that while differences between neighboring countries are natural, it is essential to manage and resolve them effectively. The leaders’ meeting served as a positive example of how to navigate these challenges.

On October 21, India announced that a patrolling agreement had been established for Depsang and Demchok, allowing troops to return to their pre-2020 positions. The disengagement involved dismantling military structures and restoring the land to its original condition. Satellite images corroborated this progress, showing the removal of Chinese structures in the Depsang plains.

The standoff began in May 2020, escalating into a clash in Galwan the following month, resulting in casualties on both sides. Following military discussions, troops withdrew from the Gogra-Hot Springs area in September 2022, marking steps toward normalization.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed the recent agreement, emphasizing the return to pre-2020 conditions. Prime Minister Modi underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability along the border in his recent discussions with President Xi.