Historic Agreement: India and China Forge Path to Peace

India and China have forged a deal to manage their disputed Himalayan border, ending a four-year military standoff. The agreement paves the way to improve political and business relationships. Diplomatic efforts culminated in an arrangement to normalize patrolling along the contested Line of Actual Control.

India and China have reached a significant agreement concerning their disputed Himalayan frontier to resolve a military stand-off that has lasted four years, according to India's Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri. This development is a precursor to normalizing political and economic relations between the two neighboring giants.

The agreement follows intensive negotiations led by diplomatic and military officials from both nations, aimed at restoring order along the Line of Actual Control in the contested border area. As part of the resolution, troops from both sides could begin disengaging from the remote mountainous region that has been a point of contention since 2020.

The announcement comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia for a BRICS summit, where he might engage in bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The resolution not only serves as a political breakthrough but also has potential economic ramifications, as it may ease the restrictive measures on Chinese investments in India.

(With inputs from agencies.)