The discussions included ongoing threats to the rules-based international order, bilateral and multilateral diplomatic cooperation
The situation deteriorated last month following the Galwan Valley clashes that left 20 Indian soldiers dead as the two sides significantly bolstered their deployments.
Mutual disengagement of troops at these two friction points is likely to be over within two days
Sources in the security establishment said the force is also set to get sanctions from the Union Home ministry to raise at least nine fresh battalions soon
The development echoes a similar claim made after senior Indian and Chinese military commanders met on June 6 near Chushul.
"We cannot keep making money by buying cheaper Chinese raw materials for our business while our soldiers are getting killed at the LAC," Jindal said.
The officials said the focus of the talks was on "full and enduring restoration of peace and tranquillity" along the border and also better coordination to ensure avoidance of such incidents in future
Doval and Wang, who are special representatives for boundary talks between the two countries, held a telephonic conversation on Sunday during which they had a "frank and in-depth exchange" of views
Shringla said that diplomacy is looking at a very changed scenario in terms of how statecraft and relations between countries work in the wake of the pandemic.
Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala hit back at Nadda, saying his "insidious comments" are making him look like a "poorer version of malicious BJP spokespersons"
"The Prime Minister should himself come forward and tell what is the truth though in the all-party meeting, he had said that no Indian territory has been occupied," he said
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MEA press statement says agreement was reached between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Referring to the recent clash between Indian and Chinese troops in the Galwan Valley, he said the action is a result of what China did on Indian soil
BJP leader was responding to his Congress party rival's criticism of the way government has handled border clash with China.
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Chellaney said without naming China, Modi delivered a clear message to the country and this was apparent from Beijing's reaction to the prime minister's speech.
The IAF has also pressed into service a fleet of C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft as well as C-130J Super Hercules in transporting heavy military equipment and weaponry
Welcoming Modi's visit, Lt Gen (retd) Ashok Mehta said Modi has sent a very strong message to China that India has taken the Chinese action in eastern Ladakh "very seriously"