'China not willing to address de-escalation', says Indian Army after 13th round of talks yields no results

The Indian Army on Monday released a statement on the India-China senior military commanders’ 13th marathon dialogue that took place on October 10. Indian side pointed out that the situation along LAC had been caused by unilateral attempts of Chinese side to alter the status quo & in violation of the bilateral agreements: Indian Army — ANI October 11, 2021 However, the Chinese Army is not willing to address de-escalation in the three remaining friction points that include Hot Springs, Depsang Bulge and Charding Nullah Junction at the LAC. Indian side pointed out that the situation along LAC had been caused by unilateral attempts of Chinese side to alter the status quo & in violation of the bilateral agreements: Indian Army — ANI October 11, 2021 “The meeting thus did not result in the resolution of the remaining areas,” declared the Indian Army while emphasizing the need for the Chinese Army to take appropriate steps in the concerned areas to restore peace & tranquillity. It was, therefore, necessary that the Chinese side take appropriate steps in the remaining areas so as to restore peace & tranquillity along LAC in the Western Sector: Indian Army on 13th round of India-China senior commanders’ meeting yesterday — ANI October 11, 2021 Concluding the statement, the Indian Army assured establishing constant communication with the Chinese counterparts to maintain stability on the ground. It is our expectation that Chinese side will take into account the overall perspective of bilateral relations & will work towards early resolution of the remaining issues: Indian Army — ANI October 11, 2021 As per the officials, the 13th round of discussion began at 10.30 AM on Sunday at Moldo on the Chinese side of LAC.