India and China have taken a significant step toward stabilizing their long-contested frontier. During the recent visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to New Delhi, both nations reached a fresh understanding on managing and controlling the border, according to a statement from China’s Foreign Ministry.
At a press briefing, spokesperson Mao Ning announced that the two sides have agreed to conduct normalized border management and control, maintain peace and tranquility in border areas, address sensitive zones with caution and initiate boundary negotiations in regions where conditions are favorable.
This outcome follows high-level discussions between Wang and India’s NSA Ajit Doval and EAM S. Jaishankar from August 18–19. The Chinese foreign ministry described this as a milestone in diplomatic re-engagement, pointing to the strategic value of bilateral cooperation, especially amid shifting global geopolitical realities.
Further, both nations have committed to reviving dialogue mechanisms across diverse areas, strengthening multilateralism, jointly addressing global challenges, and standing together against unilateral actions and bullying. Wang also conveyed warm greetings from President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang and welcomed Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming visit to the SCO Summit in Tianjin.
This agreement marks a meaningful step following years of elevated tension along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). It complements earlier confidence-building efforts such as the 2024 Border Patrol Agreement, existing WMCC mechanisms, and foundational accords dating back to the 1990s.
