Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday held a high-level meeting to review the situation at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) amid heightened border tensions with China. NSA Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and the three services chiefs and top Defence Ministry officials are attending the high-level meeting at the South Block office.
The meeting also coincides with India, China Brigade commanders-level interaction which is underway at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh since 11 am on Friday (September 11, 2020) morning.
The interaction has been happening on a daily basis since last many days except with an interlude on Monday and Tuesday when the Chinese side allegedly indulged in provocative action around Rezang La at LAC. According to a source, the aim of the talks is to “exchange views on daily activities so that there are no misunderstandings and make sure the communication lines are open”.
During the ground commanders’ interaction earlier this week, both sides decided to hold Corps commanders’ levels talks. While the date and time of the meet is yet to be decided, it will be the sixth such meet since June.