NSA Ajit Doval holds talks with Chinese Foreign Minister; Discusses need to take forward early, complete disengagement in remaining areas in eastern Ladakh
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi today. The two sides discussed the need to take forward early and complete disengagement in remaining areas in eastern Ladakh and remove impediments to allow the bilateral relationship to take its natural course.
Sources said, during the meeting in New Delhi, the two sides agreed that the continuation of the present situation is not in mutual interest and the restoration of peace and tranquility will help build mutual trust and create enabling environment for progress in relations.
They also stressed the need to continue positive interactions at diplomatic and military levels for restoration of peace and tranquility, which is a prerequisite for normalisation. The two sides agreed to work in the same direction and resolve outstanding issues as quickly as possible.
During the meeting, the Chinese side invited NSA to visit China to take forward the mandate of Special Representatives. The NSA responded positively to the invitation and stated that he could visit after immediate issues are resolved successfully. The visiting Chinese Foreign Minister also met External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar.
