23.10.2024, India.
The withdrawal of troops in the Himalayas between India and China has taken place, with the countries agreeing on the procedure for patrolling in the area of the Line of Actual Control, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said on October 23.
Amid recent summit meetings between India and the People’s Republic of China, experts believe both sides are seeking to reduce Western influence on their relationship, especially the United States. According to the Indian media, New Delhi and Beijing intend to find a way out of the long-standing territorial standoff and reduce dependence on Western powers.
As the Indian media notes, Washington views India more as a tool in its future confrontation with China than as an independent geopolitical player. The article emphasizes that the US has lost its military superiority in the Asian region, which complicates its influence on the situation.
Territorial disputes between India and China concern about 60 thousand square kilometers in the state of Arunachal Pradesh and northern Kashmir. Since 2020, there have been clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in the Ladakh region, forcing both sides to increase military presence.
