India and China reaffirm border peace during 23rd round of Corps Commander talks, pledging to maintain dialogue and stability under leaders’ consensus for long-term calm….reports Asian Lite News
India and China have reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), following the latest round of high-level military talks between the two countries. The discussions took place during the 23rd round of the Corps Commander Level Meeting, held at the Chushul-Moldo border point on 25 October 2025.
In a statement released on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the talks were conducted in a “friendly and cordial atmosphere,” marking a continuation of the dialogue process aimed at easing tensions and consolidating progress since last year’s disengagement efforts. This was the first General Level Mechanism meeting in the Western Sector since the 24th round of Special Representatives’ talks held in August 2025.
According to the MEA, both delegations reviewed developments since the 22nd round of Corps Commander-level discussions held in October 2024. The ministry noted that “peace and tranquillity have been maintained in the India-China border areas,” a notable achievement considering the history of friction along the frontier, particularly in the Ladakh region.
The statement added that both sides agreed to continue utilising existing diplomatic and military mechanisms to resolve localised issues and prevent potential escalations. “Both sides agreed to continue to use existing mechanisms to resolve any ground issues along the border to maintain stability,” the MEA said.
China’s Ministry of National Defence issued a similar statement, describing the engagement as one of “active and in-depth communication.” The Chinese side said the talks were held under the “important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries” and emphasised the shared goal of maintaining calm and order in sensitive border zones.
The ministry further stated that both sides exchanged views on managing the western section of the border and on ways to reduce friction in areas where disengagement is still being worked out. “They agreed to continue communication and dialogue through military and diplomatic channels under the guidance of the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, and jointly safeguard peace and tranquillity,” it said.
This round of talks follows a renewed push by both New Delhi and Beijing to restore normalcy to their bilateral relationship. In August, the 24th round of the Special Representatives’ Dialogue on the Boundary Question led to the creation of a new Working Group under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China Border Affairs. The aim of this mechanism is to advance effective border management and to explore de-escalation frameworks in contested areas.
The border talks have taken on renewed importance amid a cautious diplomatic thaw between the two neighbours, who have maintained steady military engagement since the Galwan Valley clash in 2020. While troop disengagement has been completed in several friction points, discussions continue on remaining areas where face-offs persist.
Both governments have consistently maintained that ensuring peace along the LAC is essential for restoring broader bilateral ties. The tone of recent engagements — notably the reaffirmation of the 2020 and 2022 agreements — signals a shared willingness to avoid confrontation and pursue a stable, negotiated resolution.
With both sides emphasising dialogue over discord, the latest round of talks underscores an incremental but tangible step towards restoring trust along one of the world’s most sensitive borders.
