Since June 2020, tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors have been severe following at least 20 Indian and four Chinese military ‘ deaths in hand-to-hand conflict in Galwan Valley.
The incident, which occurred at their almost 3,500km border, known as the Line of Actual Control, was the deadliest since a quick war between India and China in 1962.
According to a declaration from the Indian foreign ministry, the two parties “emphasised the need to maintain calm conditions on the ground.”
They discussed several measures to maintain peace and serenity on the border and enhance effective border control by drawing on the lessons from the activities of 2020.