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New Delhi: On Wednesday, representatives from India and China met face-to-face for diplomatic talks, during which they "frankly and openly" reviewed options for disengagement in the remaining contention points along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The MEA reported that in order to restore peace and tranquilly to the border areas, both sides have decided to hold the 19th round of high-level military discussions as soon as possible. The WMCC, or Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs, provided the structure for the gathering. Despite completing pullout from various regions after extensive diplomatic and military talks, Indian and Chinese troops are embroiled in a conflict at specific friction locations in eastern Ladakh that has lasted for more than three years. There was an open and frank discussion of disengagement ideas in the remaining areas, and the situation along the LAC in the Western Sector of India-China border areas was examined. The MEA noted that if peace and quiet are restored, then bilateral relations may return to normal. To that end, "they agreed to hold the next (19th) round of Senior Commander's meeting at an early date in accordance with existing bilateral agreements and protocols," the statement read. According to the MEA, both parties have agreed to keep talking through official military and diplomatic channels. The gathering was the WMCC's 27th gathering. The World Meteorological and Climate Council last met on February 22 in Beijing. The Indian delegation was led by the Ministry of External Affairs' Joint Secretary (East Asia). The Chinese delegation was headed by the Foreign Ministry's Director General for Boundary and Oceanic Affairs. The ...