Dikhyaa Mohanty 
India and China held the 13th round of Corps Commander talks at Moldo, on the Chinese side, for eight hours to resolve their border dispute in eastern Ladakh on October 10.
According to the official reports, both the countries discussed Phase 3 of disengagement and also overall de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. Deliberations took place over remaining friction areas – the Hot Springs and 900 square km Depsang plains.
The report further added that the disengagement process was carried out over two days i.e., August 4 and 5. The troops of both sides are now in their respective permanent bases. The development happened soon after the 12th round of talks between the Corps Commanders on July 31.
With disengagement reached between both the countries for Gogra, India has decided to resolve other remaining friction areas like Hot Springs and Depsang plains during the 13th round of talks, insisting during recent military commander meetings to resolve all issues across the LAC. Till now, apart from 13 rounds of Corps Commanders-level talks, the two forces have also held 10 Major Generals level, 55 Brigadiers-level talks and 1,450 calls over the hotlines.
Article Written By Dikhya Mohanty
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