Key facts
- India and China are attempting a diplomatic reset six years after the 2020 Ladakh crisis.
- Officials met in Beijing for the 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs.
- The talks conveyed a positive sentiment, with both sides reaffirming commitments.
Six years after the Ladakh crisis in May 2020, which led to the most severe military confrontation between India and China in decades, both nations are working towards a diplomatic reset. The latest development occurred late last month when officials convened in Beijing for the 35th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs. The discussions conveyed a positive sentiment, with both sides reaffirming their commitments. This marks an attempt to move past the significant military tensions that have characterized their relationship since the 2020 crisis.