Context : Disengagement and Verification along LAC in Demchok and Depsang.
Relevance : GS 2 (International Relations )
- Process: Withdrawal of troops and verification by patrols, focusing on friction points post-September 2022.
Diplomatic Engagement
- Meetings: Continuous engagement with 17 WMCC and 21 SHMC meetings, plus discussions between foreign ministers and national security advisors.
Current Status
- Completed Disengagement: At Pangong Tso and Hot Springs.
- Next Steps: Focus on de-escalation and reducing troop presence.
Measures to Avoid Friction
- Temporary Measures: Buffer zones implemented and reassessed based on the situation.
Core Principles
- Respect the LAC, no unilateral status quo changes, and adhere to previous agreements.
