CDS briefs Rajnath Singh on stand-off situation in Ladakh

NEW DELHI: During the tough times, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and three service chiefs on Monday to review the standoff situation at Line of Actual Control in Eastern Ladakh.

Singh was also briefed about the deliberations that took place during the meeting of military commanders of both the countries on June 6.

"The meeting with Defence Minister was called for an assessment on the talks and future strategy as the army prepares for a long haul," a source said. During the meeting, a plan is being drawn out to deal with issues that continue to be a cause of concern for India. The meeting went on for over an hour where General Bipin Rawat briefed Singh about the further course of action.

On Sunday, India's External Affairs Ministry stated that India and China have agreed to "peacefully resolve" the standoff situation in Ladakh in accordance with various bilateral agreements. The ministry also stressed that military and diplomatic dialogue will continue to resolve the prevailing situation in Eastern Ladakh.

"The two sides will continue the military and diplomatic engagements to resolve the situation and to ensure peace and tranquility in the border areas," the ministry said in a statement.

The ministry issued a statement based on deliberations that happened during a meeting on Saturday between both countries' military delegates.

The ministry had said that a meeting was held between the Corps Commander based in Leh and the Chinese Commander on Saturday in the Chushul-moldo region.