Once implemented, India-China border pact could see Indian Army return to patrolling along India's perception of the LAC in Depsang Plains and Demchok

India and China have reached an agreement to end their four-year military standoff in eastern Ladakh. Diplomatic and military channels have facilitated this resolution, enabling both armies to resume regular patrolling.

Misri's statement today apparently pertains to Depsang and Demchok - the remaining two areas where the PLA remains in possession of Indian territory

China and India, nuclear-armed neighbors, have had thousands of troops facing off in a contested region of the Himalayas since 2020, when skirmishes led to the first deadly clashes in four decades. In October,

India and China have reached an agreement on military disengagement along their disputed border, New Delhi said, a step toward reducing frictions between the nuclear-armed neighbors that comes as both countries’ leaders arrive in Russia for a summit.

China signaled it reached a deal with India on easing border tensions, potentially ending a four-year border stalemate that has frayed relations between the Asian giants.