NEW DELHI: The armies of India and China are scheduled to hold their first Corps Commander-level talks in the eastern sector on Saturday at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh, amid continuing issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Sources said the meeting, scheduled for September 6, is expected to focus on addressing ongoing friction points and maintaining peace and stability along the LAC in the sector.
The talks will be held at the Wacha border meeting point on the Indian side. The Indian delegation is expected to be led by Lt Gen Girish Kalia, General Officer Commanding of 3 Corps.
The Indian Army’s eastern sector responsibilities along the LAC in Arunachal Pradesh are handled by formations including the Tezpur-based 4 Corps and the Rangapahar-based 3 Corps.
Sources said the Indian Army has maintained a firm position in dealing with areas where the two sides have differing perceptions of the LAC, which occasionally leads to friction on the ground.
Until now, Corps Commander-level meetings between India and China have largely been held at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point in the Ladakh sector, particularly after the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes.
The latest engagement comes after National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s visit to China, following which both sides announced measures aimed at maintaining peace and tranquillity along the LAC.
Army Chief Gen Dhiraj Seth had also recently visited the 3 Corps headquarters, where he was briefed on operational preparedness and steps being taken to further strengthen combat capability.
India had significantly reinforced its posture along the LAC after the 2020 crisis in eastern Ladakh, following Chinese attempts to alter the status quo by moving forward large numbers of troops.
