After months of tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi has confirmed a patrolling agreement has been reached between the two countries. The goal is to return military ties between the two nations to pre-April 2020 levels. However, the Army Chief also pointed out the need for rebuilding trust between the two forces in order to successfully restore the status quo. This confirmation comes days after Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced a patrolling agreement and ongoing efforts to resolve the tension that began in May 2020.
Four-and-half years after the tense standoff between India and China, an agreement has been reached on the disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control, according to Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri. After a meeting between Chinese and Indian diplomatic and military negotiators, it was decided that patrolling arrangements would be put in place to resolve the issues that arose in 2020. Despite this positive development, certain issues such as the Depsang Plains and Demchok remain unresolved and both sides continue to maintain a state of alert.
After weeks of negotiations, Indian Foreign Secretary announced that India and China have reached an agreement on patrolling activities in eastern Ladakh. This development comes just days before Prime Minister Modi's departure to the BRICS Summit, where it is anticipated that he will meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral discussions. The agreement is believed to focus on patrolling in specific regions, and is a step towards easing tensions between the two countries.
In a major development, India and China have agreed to disengage their troops after four-and-a-half years of a standoff in Eastern Ladakh. The Foreign Secretary of India, Vikram Misri, stated that after close discussions between the diplomatic and military negotiators of both countries, an agreement has been reached on patrolling arrangements in the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The disengagement will lead to the resolution of issues that arose in 2020. This comes after several meetings, including one between Indian Ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat and Chinese Defence Ministry's Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs Li Jinsong. The move is seen as a sign of reducing tensions between the two countries, with efforts being made to avoid any confrontation and build trust.
After the announcement by the Personnel Ministry, it has been confirmed that Vikram Misri will succeed Vinay Mohan Kwatra as India's new Foreign Secretary, his term starting on July 15th, 2024. Misri, a 1989 batch of Indian Foreign Service officer, is currently serving as Deputy National Security Advisor in the National Security Council Secretariat and has a distinguished career serving as an Indian envoy in China, Myanmar, and Spain. He also has the unique experience of serving as Private Secretary to three Indian Prime Ministers. Subscribe now to receive daily updates on this exciting development.
Amidst the ongoing border tensions with China and other foreign policy challenges, India has announced the appointment of Vikram Misri as its new Foreign Secretary. Misri, who has extensive experience in Indian diplomacy, is set to take over as the top diplomat on July 15, replacing Vinay Kwatra. The decision to appoint Misri, who has previously served as India's ambassador to China and other countries, highlights the country's focus on managing its complex relationship with its eastern neighbor.
The Indian government has appointed Vikram Misri as the new Foreign Secretary, replacing the current Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra, with his term beginning on July 15. Misri, a distinguished diplomat, has served as private secretary to three Indian Prime Ministers and was most recently an ambassador in Beijing. He is expected to play a crucial role in India's diplomatic dealings with China after the Ladakh standoff in 2020.
The Indian government has appointed Deputy National Security Advisor Vikram Misri (IFS: 1989) as the new Foreign Secretary, replacing Vinay Mohan Kwatra. His appointment will be effective from July 15, and he will succeed Kwatra, who was given a six-month extension earlier this year. The decision was announced by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet on Friday.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has joined over 50 Labour MPs in demanding an immediate end to UK arms sales to Israel following a deadly drone attack in Gaza. The official Labour stance, stated by shadow foreign secretary David Lammy, is for a halt in arms sales only if there is a risk of serious breaches of international law. However, Khan and others are calling on the government to publish its legal advice on the matter and use its influence to hold the Israeli government accountable for their actions.
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