India and China Reach Agreement on Disputed Border Patrols

• India and China have agreed on patrolling arrangements along their disputed border, potentially easing tensions.
• The announcement was made by India’s foreign secretary, Vikram Misri, ahead of a Brics summit.
• Clashes at the Line of Actual Control in 2020 resulted in at least 24 troop deaths, mostly Indians.
• The agreement follows talks between China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, and India’s national security adviser, Ajit Doval.
• The Modi government has made de-escalation around the LAC a condition of resuming 'normal' relations with Beijing.

Source: Financial Times