Ladakh standoff: Indian, Chinese armies hold talks with 'positive approach'

Indian and Chinese armies on Saturday held high-level military talks with a "positive" approach, signalling an intent to end their month-long bitter standoff in mountainous eastern Ladakh through peaceful dialogue, people aware of the development said.

The Indian delegation was led by Lt General Harinder Singh, the general officer commanding of Leh-based 14 Corps, while the Chinese side was headed by the Commander of the Tibet Military District.

"The talks were held in a positive atmosphere. The approach (by both sides) was positive," a senior military official said on condition of anonymity.

It is learnt that the Indian delegation at the marathon talks