India- China border talks

Doklam standoff began on June 16 after the Indian troops intervened and stopped the Chinese army from building a road in the area claimed by Bhutan as it posed a security risk to Chicken Neck, the narrow corridor connecting India with its north- eastern states. The two armies “disengaged” on August 28.

“The two sides agreed that pending the final resolution of the boundary question, it is necessary to maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas. In this regard, the Special Representatives exchanged ideas on various confidence building measures,” the MEA said in a statement.

It further said, “The talks were positive and focused on bringing out the full potential of the closer developmental partnership between the two countries.”

Mr Doval and Mr Yang also called on PM Narendra Modi and briefed

him about their deliberations. Mr Modi asserted that a strong IndiaChina relationship is important not only for the mutual benefit of their people, but also for the

region and the world, according to the ministry.

The SRs undertook a comprehensive review of earlier rounds of the talks and agreed that an early settlement of the boundary question serves the fundamental interests of both countries.

They re- emphasised their commitment to achieve a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution to the India- China boundary question at an early date.