India, China advance boundary talks, strengthen LAC management

India and China have agreed to advance negotiations on a framework for settling their long-standing boundary dispute and to strengthen mechanisms for managing the contested Line of Actual Control, marking a significant step in stabilizing bilateral ties. The understanding was reached during the 25th round of talks between Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on August 25, 2026.

The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining peace and tranquility along the border to foster the healthy development of bilateral relations. According to a statement from India's Ministry of External Affairs, an eight-point outcome was issued, detailing plans for expert groups to take forward discussions on boundary delimitation and border management. Their initial task will be to finalize their respective terms of reference. The talks were described as being held in a constructive and forward-looking spirit, under the strategic guidance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

A key focus was improving the understanding and management of the LAC. To this end, the countries agreed to add two meeting points...