India and China reach agreement on Himalayan border military patrols, easing tensions after 2020 clashes.

India and China have reached an agreement on military patrols along their disputed Himalayan border, potentially easing tensions that escalated after deadly clashes in 2020. The pact, announced prior to the BRICS summit where leaders Modi and Xi may meet, signifies progress in resolving a four-year standoff marked by significant troop deployments and fatalities. Negotiators from both nations have engaged in discussions, leading to this crucial step towards disengagement.

October 21, 2024
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