The Indian government is considering a proposal mooted by China to reduce tensions at the Line of Actual Control.
The defence and security establishment refused to give details about the proposal, saying it remains “highly confidential”. The authorities are yet to take a final call on the proposal but “discussions are on”.
“The Chinese did come out with a proposal during the last military-level talks held on 12th October. The proposal is being looked at. The matter is under consideration by the top hierarchy and is confidential. Similarly, we have also moved proposals for reducing tensions.”
India and China remain locked in a standoff at Ladakh, months after tensions first began with Chinese incursions along the LAC. The two armies now look set to maintain forward deployment at the border through Ladakh’s bitter winter.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar had said last week that India and China are engaged in talks to resolve the border standoff, adding that what is going on is “something confidential”.