New Delhi
31 August 2009
India was waiting for China's response to a proposal for early clarification and
confirmation of the Line of Actual Control (LAC). The absence of a mutually agreed Line of
Actual Control was proving to be a handicap for dealing with the issue of repeated
transgressions by Chinese patrols and aircraft into Indian territory.
New Delhi attributed the Chinese transgressions to the differences in perception of the
Line of Actual Control. New Delhi forwarded the proposal and Beijing's Chinese response
was awaited, the source said.
India and China have established a standard mechanism to deal with transgressions.
Both sides hold regular flag meetings, border personnel meetings, and also raise it
through diplomatic channels.
In the event of a face-off, there were standard procedures for both sides to follow. Also,
there was the 2005 protocol to avoid confrontation along the frontier.
The source said peace and tranquility has been maintained in the frontier areas for over
three decades, which was no mean achievement.
India and China have held 13 rounds of talks at the level of special representatives for
resolving the border dispute. The latest round of talks between National Security Adviser
MK Narayanan and Chinese State Councillor Dai Bingguo was held here earlier this
month.
The source said that India would persevere with dialogue to resolve the border dispute
with China. It would require determination and patience, the source added.
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