Indian, Chinese armies disengage from Gogra
07 Aug 2021 09:43:46
New Delhi, Aug 7: After the 12th round of talks between top commanders, India and China have ceased forward deployments in (Patrolling Point) PP-17A (Gogra Post) in a phased, coordinated, and verified manner, the Ministry of Defence informed on Friday. The disengagement process was carried out during 4-5 August 2021.
"Both sides are now in their respective permanent bases. All temporary structures and other allied infrastructure created in the area by both sides have been dismantled and mutually verified. The landform in the area has been restored by both sides to pre-stand off period," the ministry said.
The Corps Commanders talks involved The two sides being in "a candid and in-depth exchange of views on resolution of remaining areas related to disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector of India-China border areas."
It further stated that as an outcome of the meeting, both sides agreed on disengagement in the area of Gogra after both the nation are engaged in a face-off situation since May last year.
According to the ministry, this agreement ensures that the LAC in this area will be strictly observed and respected by both sides, and that there is no unilateral change in status quo.
"With this one more sensitive area of face-off has been resolved. Both sides have expressed commitment to take the talks forward and resolve the remaining issues along the LAC in the Western Sector," the ministry said.
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On 31st July, India and China had held 12th round of military talks to discuss disengagement of troops in remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh.
During the talks, India had pressed for an early disengagement of troops and weapons in Hot Springs, Gogra and other remaining friction points in eastern Ladakh. Both sides held detailed deliberation and the talks were comprehensive, they said without elaborating further.
On 5th August, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the talks on the eastern Ladakh row were "constructive" and both sides agreed to resolve the remaining issues in an "expeditious manner".