India-China Ladakh Disengagement Completed

India and China have completed the disengagement of troops in the Depsang and Demchok regions of Eastern Ladakh, marking a crucial step toward reducing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This disengagement follows the October 21 agreement between the two nations to restore conditions before the 2020 standoff and allows for the resumption of coordinated patrolling, with modalities to be worked out by ground commanders. Both countries have dismantled the temporary military structures erected since the escalation, and verification of troop withdrawal is underway. As a gesture of goodwill, troops will exchange sweets on Diwali, symbolizing efforts to foster a positive atmosphere. The United States welcomed the reduction in tensions, though it clarified it played no role in the resolution. The successful disengagement is seen as a significant diplomatic achievement and is expected to pave the way for future peace and cooperation between India and China.