The meeting between the special representatives of China and India on the border issue reached a 10-point consensus

On August 20, local time on August 19, 2025, the 24th meeting of the Special Representatives on the China-India Boundary Issue was held in New Delhi, India. The meeting of the Special Representatives on the China-India Boundary Issue reached 10 points of consensus, including: The two sides agreed to set up a demarcation expert group under the framework of the China-India Border Affairs Consultation and Coordination Working Mechanism (WMCC) to explore advancing demarcation negotiations in areas where conditions are ripe. In addition to the existing general-level talks in the western section of the border, a general-level meeting mechanism will be established in the eastern and central sections of the border, and a new round of general-level talks in the western section will be held as soon as possible. The two sides agreed to give full play to the role of the border control mechanism of diplomatic and military channels, and first reach an agreement on relevant principles and The two sides also agreed to reopen three traditional border trade markets in Renqinggang - Changgu, Pulan - Gongji, and Juba - Southern California. In addition, the two sides agreed to hold the 25th Special Representatives' Meeting in China in 2026.