China and India Broker Landmark Border Agreement

China has confirmed a deal with India regarding their contested border. The agreement signals a possible end to ongoing military standoffs that began in 2020, causing numerous fatalities. Details remain sparse, but both countries emphasize ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve these longstanding disputes.

China announced on Tuesday that it has brokered a deal with India to address their disputed border issues, although it did not specify whether the agreement spans the entire border or pertains only to specific regions where tensions have been high since 2020.

The relationship between China and India, the world's two most populous nations, has been tense following deadly skirmishes in the Ladakh region of the Himalayas four years ago. The clashes resulted in the deaths of 20 Indian soldiers and four Chinese troops. On Monday, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar revealed that the two countries had secured an agreement on border patrolling, suggesting an end to the military standoff, although China had not immediately confirmed these reports.

Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated that China and India have maintained close communication on border issues through diplomatic and military channels, showing that the two sides had reached a solution to their disputes. Both parties have agreed to work together to implement the agreement, though no specifics were disclosed.

(With inputs from agencies.)