The build-up in Depsang was not being considered as part of the current standoff that started in May 2020 as escalation took place in 2013. India had insisted during the recent military commander meetings to resolve all the issues along the Line of Actual Control.
In April, during the 11th round of Corps Commander level talk, the focus was disengagement on the friction points at Gogra, Hot Springs and Depsang.
On 20 February, Indian and Chinese militaries held the 10th round of dialogue to de-escalate tension along the Line of Actual Control.
Apart from 11 rounds of Corps Commanders-level talks, the two forces have also held 10 Major Generals level, 55 Brigadiers level talks and 1,450 calls over hotlines.
This meeting comes soon after senior government officials stated that the Chinese have erected tents on the Indian side of the Charding Nala in Demchok in eastern Ladakh, according to a report by The Indian Express.
Indian government officials said that even though they have asked the…