2024 India-China Border Patrol Agreement
2024 India-China Border Patrol Agreement was reached between India and China for easing the hostilities resulting from skirmishes between two countries in Galwan Valley. Both the countries suffered casualities of defence personnel during confrontation.
Background
[edit]2024 India-China Border Patrol Agreement was an understanding reached between two countries to de-escalate tensions[1] after the differences arose due to clash between two countries in Galwan Valley on 15 June 2020.[2][3][4] The agreement is believed to ease the hostilities between the two countries.[5]
The agreement has enabled both countries to take their patrolling as it was before year 2020.[6][7]
Buffer Zone
[edit]2024 India-China Border Patrol Agreement resulted in the creation of buffer zone between countries.[8]
Post agreement consequences
[edit]2024 India-China Border Patrol Agreement will help in[9][10]
- Defusing four year differences over border.
- Was a result of many rounds of diplomatic and military discussions.
- Business interaction normalisation.[11]
- Resulting in senior level discussions.
- By reducing confrontation at critical friction points it had stabilised the relationship.[12]
Patrolling restoration
[edit]2024 India-China Border Patrol Agreement restored the patrolling rights in Depsang Plains and Demchok region between mutual countries.[13] The deal ensures each side is following the agreement for resuming the patrolling operations in the Ladakh region and underscores the respective territory claims of both countries.[14]
Challenges
[edit]2024 India-China Border Patrol Agreement faces challenges from both countries due to infrastructure and militarisation established by both countries.[15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "India and China agree to de-escalate border tensions". bbc.com. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "India says it has reached a deal with China to patrol disputed border". washingtonpost.com. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "India says it reached deal with China on army patrols along disputed border". Al Jazeera. 21 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "India-China Border Patrol Agreement: What It Means, Why It Is Important". ndtv.com. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "India and China Reach Border Deal That Could Ease Hostilities". nytimes.com/. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Iyer, Simone McCarthy, Aishwarya S. (22 October 2024). "India and China have struck a deal that could ease border tensions ahead of expected leader meeting". CNN. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "'Back to 2020 situation': Why China border deal is huge victory for India". India Today. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "Video Explainer: Understanding The LAC And The Stand-Off With China". ndtv.com. 24 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "What is India-China LAC Patrolling Agreement? Key Points and Explanation". Jagranjosh.com. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "India, China reach pact to resolve border conflict, Indian foreign minister says". reuters.com. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Kugelman, Michael (23 October 2024). "India and China Reach Border Breakthrough". Foreign Policy. Retrieved 24 October 2024.
- ^ "India-China border patrol agreement explained: Why it matters - Overview of the agreement". The Economic Times. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "India China border agreement: Patrol rights in Depsang Plains, Demchok to be restored, will be closely coordinated". The Indian Express. 22 October 2024. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ Marsi, Federica (22 October 2024). "How India and China pulled back from a border war — and why now". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 23 October 2024.
- ^ "India-China LAC agreement is welcome – but is it a breakthrough?". The Indian Express. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 24 October 2024.