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India says reached accord with China for troop pull back
New Delhi - Defence minister Rajnath Singh says India is committed to maintaining peaceful situation
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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks in parliament. — ANI
India and China have agreed to disengage troops from a bitterly contested lake area in the western Himalayas, the Indian defence minister said on Thursday, in a breakthrough after a months-long standoff on the disputed border.
Rajnath Singh told parliament that the accord had been reached after several rounds of talks between military commanders and diplomats.
“Our sustained talks with China have led to agreement on disengagement on the north and south banks of the Pangong lake,” he said.
“Many fraction areas are built near LAC in Eastern Ladakh. China has collected heavy force and arms and ammunition near LAC and in the nearby area on their side. Our forces have also effectively done counter deployment,” he added.
He said India is committed to maintaining a peaceful situation at the Line of Control and has always emphasised on maintaining bilateral ties.
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