New Delhi [ India On March 25 (ANI), the 33rd session of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination took place. India - China Border Affairs ( WMCC It took place in Beijing today.

During the meeting, representatives from both countries examined the circumstances along the border. Line of Actual Control in the India - China boundary regions and concurred on swiftly restarting border interactions and exchanges, covering trans-boundary waterways as well as the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage.

As stated in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) press statement, both countries examined multiple strategies and suggestions aimed at executing the agreements reached during the meeting between the Special Representatives. India -- China The boundary issue discussed in Beijing in December 2024 will focus on enhancing effective border control. Both parties concurred on sustaining and fortifying both diplomatic and military frameworks.

In a press release, the MEA stated, "Held in a positive and constructive atmosphere, the meeting comprehensively reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control in the India - China Border regions are crucial for maintaining peace and calmness as they significantly impact the comprehensive growth of mutual relationships.

The two parties examined multiple strategies and suggestions to implement the choices made during the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives on the border issue. India - China boundary question in Beijing in December 2024 and to advance effective border management. The two sides agreed to maintain and strengthen relevant diplomatic and military mechanisms towards this end. They also exchanged views on early resumption of cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including on trans-border rivers and Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra," it added.

As per the MEA statement, Gourangalal Das , Joint Secretary for East Asia, headed the event India At the conference, Hong Liang, who serves as the Director General of the Boundary and Oceanic Affairs Department at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, headed the Chinese contingent.

The two parties concurred on collaborating closely to adequately ready themselves for the subsequent gathering of the Special Representatives (SR), scheduled to take place. India later this year. The India The team leader made a courtesy visit. China 's Assistant Foreign Minister, Hong Lei .

Earlier, on March 16, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about India 's relationship with China , highlighting the significance of mutual learning and comprehension between individuals.

PM Modi acknowledged the ancient cultural and civilizational ties between the two nations, noting that there's no real history of conflict between them. He said that the two nations are now working to restore conditions to how they were before 2020, with PM Modi emphasizing the importance of rebuilding trust, enthusiasm, and energy.

In a podcast interview with AI researcher Lex Fridman, Prime Minister Modi expressed his support for healthy rivalry between the countries, stressing that this competition ought not to escalate into conflict.

"Look, the relationship between India and China It isn’t anything novel. These countries boast ancient cultures and civilizations. They continue to hold considerable importance even today. Upon examining historical documents, one can see their influence over several centuries. India and China "We have learned from one another, and together, they have consistently made contributions towards the betterment of the world," he stated.

PM Modi acknowledged a return to normalcy at the border. He said, "It is true that there have been ongoing border disputes between us. And in 2020, the incidents along the border created significant tensions between our countries. However, after my recent meeting with China 's President Xi Jinping, we have seen a return to normalcy at the border. We are now working to restore conditions to how they were before 2020. Slowly but surely, trust, enthusiasm, and energy will return. But of course, it will take some time since there's been a five-year gap."

Prime Minister Modi showed hope for enhancing ties with China Following a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened an encounter with the same president during the sidelines of the BRICS summit, which took place in Russia’s city of Kazan last October. (ANI)