India And China Establish LAC Patrolling Pact, Paving Way For Disengagement

India and China have agreed on a new patrolling arrangement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the Himalayas, potentially easing tensions from the May 2020 skirmishes. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri announced the breakthrough ahead of Prime Minister Modi’s BRICS summit in Russia. Recent discussions aimed to restore peace and respect for the LAC, crucial for normalizing bilateral relations.