Tensions between the Asian powers had flared in recent years following a border clash that left at least two dozen soldiers dead.

India and China have reached a significant agreement on border patrolling along the Line of Actual Control, signaling progress in resolving a longstanding issue. Lieutenant General DP Pandey praised the decision as pragmatic,

India and China have reached an agreement on military disengagement along their disputed border, New Delhi said, a step toward reducing frictions between the nuclear-armed neighbors that comes as both countries’ leaders arrive in Russia for a summit.