NEW DELHI, 03 August 2021, (TON): Government sources said that ending the stalemate in border talks that lasted nearly six months, India and China have agreed in principle to disengage at a key patrol point in eastern Ladakh even though other friction areas remain in the region.

The agreement on PP17A was reached during the 12th round of Corps Commander-level talks Saturday. The meeting, which was part of a series of measures to resolve the 15-month standoff in Ladakh, was held on the Indian side of the Chushul-Moldo border.

Sources said China has agreed to step back from PP17A, also known as the Gogra Post, but is not inclined to move back from PP15 or the Hot Springs area.

An official said “modalities are being worked out. But on PP17A, there is an agreement to disengage. On PP15, China continues to insist that it is holding its own side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).”

They said “the proposals are with the government, and details of how the troops will move are being discussed, sources said. The movement is expected to start within the next couple of days.”