Encouraged by disengagement by India, China at LAC: Russia

New Delhi, April 14: Russia on Wednesday said it was following developments at the LAC in eastern Ladakh, and is encouraged by India and China focusing on "disengagement efforts" and to promote constructive dialogue.

Deputy chief of the Russian mission Roman Babushkin said Russia encourages both sides to take opportunities in advancing their ties at common multilateral platforms.

“We are following developments at the LAC. We are encouraged by India and China to consider disengagement efforts in order to promote constructive and forward looking dialogue which is a very important precondition for regional stability,” he said at a media briefing.

Both India and China are members of the SCO, Russia-India-China (RIC) grouping and Brics (Brazil-RussiaIndia-China-South Africa).