32nd Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs
India - Ministry of External Affairs
December 05, 2024
The 32nd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation & Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held on 5 December 2024 in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Shri Gourangalal Das, Joint Secretary (East Asia), and the Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Hong Liang, Director General of the Boundary & Oceanic Affairs Department of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
2. The two sides positively affirmed the implementation of the most recent disengagement agreement which completed the resolution of the issues that emerged in 2020. They also prepared for the next meeting of the Special Representatives, which is to be held in accordance with the decision of the two leaders in their meeting in Kazan on 23 October 2024.
3. Both sides reviewed the situation in border areas, and reflected on the lessons learnt from the events of 2020 in order to prevent their recurrence. In this context, they highlighted the importance of regular exchanges and contacts at diplomatic and military level through established mechanisms. They agreed on the need for effective border management and maintenance of peace & tranquillity in accordance with relevant bilateral agreements, protocols and understandings reached between the two Governments.
4. The leader of the Chinese delegation also called on Foreign Secretary during the visit.
New Delhi
December 05, 2024
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