China and India have agreed on the need for urgent disengagement

China and India have agreed on the need for urgent disengagement and de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh

The mutual withdrawal of Indian and Chinese troops at Ladakh of 2-km is complete in some areas. The withdrawal at Patrol Point 15 in Hot Springs is now complete. The mutual withdrawal of 2-km at Patrol Point 17A (Gogra) will happen tomorrow or the day after.

Some movement by the Chinese near the Pangong lake is happening. Chinese troops still occupies the ridge line.

Yesterday, the withdrawal at the Galwan river valley, where Indian and Chinese troops clashed with fatal results appeared complete. Satellite images from the bend of the Galwan river showed the area cleared of Chinese troops and structures.The Chinese are now firmly on their side of the Line of Actual Control — the de-facto border between India and China.

The Chinese and Indian troops had started the withdrawal at four spots in Ladakh — Galwan Valley, Hot Springs, Gogra and the Fingers region of Pangong – leaving a buffer zone in between after Sunday’s talks.