India-China Talks Focus on Border Cooperation

India and China held diplomatic talks in Beijing focusing on border management and resumption of cooperation, including the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and cross-border exchanges. Both nations agreed to prepare for the next meeting of their Special Representatives, aimed at further implementing decisions made during previous high-level meetings. These discussions signify a step-by-step approach to address issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and are part of efforts to stabilize bilateral relations that were strained following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. The meetings, conducted in a positive atmosphere, reviewed the LAC situation, emphasizing the importance of peace and tranquility for the development of overall relations. The agreement indicates a pragmatic shift towards dialogue over military tensions, with both sides expressing readiness to engage constructively ahead of the SCO summit in China later this year.