In an attempt to resolve escalating India-China border tensions, the two countries are mulling to bring about a new border defence agreement during Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s possible visit to Beijing in October.
The Border Defence Cooperation Agreement (BDCA) proposes prevention of face-offs between the troops along the over 4,000 km disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC). The agreement was proposed by the Chinese side in January and is under negotiation against the backdrop of a spate of incursions by the Chinese troops into the Indian territory. The pact may be signed during the visit of the Prime Minister to Beijing likely to take place in October. India is also preparing a ‘comprehensive’ proposal which will be discussed when a team visits China next month.
The Border Defence Cooperation Agreement (BDCA) proposes prevention of face-offs between the troops along the over 4,000 km disputed Line of Actual Control (LAC). The agreement was proposed by the Chinese side in January and is under negotiation against the backdrop of a spate of incursions by the Chinese troops into the Indian territory. The pact may be signed during the visit of the Prime Minister to Beijing likely to take place in October. India is also preparing a ‘comprehensive’ proposal which will be discussed when a team visits China next month.