China News Agency, Beijing, July 18. According to the news released by the Chinese Ministry of National Defense on the evening of July 18: On July 17, the Chinese and Indian armies held the 16th round on the Indian side of the Mordo/Chushule meeting point. Commander-level talks.

  On the basis of the talks on March 11, the two sides continued to discuss and promote the settlement of relevant issues in the line of actual control in the western sector of the Sino-Indian border in a constructive and forward-looking manner.

Guided by the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, the two sides had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on resolving the remaining issues as soon as possible.

The two sides reiterated that resolving the remaining issues will help restore peace and tranquility in the line of actual control in the western sector of the Sino-Indian border and promote the development of bilateral relations.

  During this period, the two sides agreed to maintain the security and stability of the western sector of the Sino-Indian border, continue to maintain close communication and dialogue through diplomatic and military channels, and reach a mutually acceptable solution to the remaining issues as soon as possible.

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