India, China hold constructive discussion on border issues

India and China has reviewed the situation in all sectors of India-China border and agreed that maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas is an important prerequisite for the sustained growth of bilateral relations. 

In this regard, the two sides also exchanged views on further confidence-building measures and strengthening of military-to-military contacts.The 10th round of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs, WMCC, was held in Beijing yesterday. The



Indian delegation was led by Pranay Verma, Joint Secretary in External Affairs Ministry. 

The Chinese delegation was led by Xiao Qian, Director General, Department of Asian Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two delegations comprised of diplomatic and military officials from each side.

WMCC was established in 2012 as an institutional mechanism for consultation and coordination for the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the India-China border areas.