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Aug 7, 2026

India and China hold 36th border consultation meeting, emphasize peace along LAC is essential for bilateral relations

India and China conducted their 36th Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) meeting in New Delhi on August 7, 2026, reviewing the situation along the Line of Actual Control and discussing boundary delimitation, border management, and trans-border cooperation. Both nations agreed to use existing diplomatic and military channels to resolve outstanding issues and prevent miscalculations.

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