India pitches for early disengagement in remaining areas in eastern Ladakh

India on Friday hoped that China will work with it to ensure disengagement of troops in remaining areas of eastern Ladakh at the earliest, and asserted that de-escalation of tension alone will lead to restoration of peace and tranquility in border areas and provide conditions for progress of bilateral ties.

At a media briefing, Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Arindam Bagchi said the two sides continue to remain in touch through military and diplomatic channels on the issue.

He also referred to External AffairsExternal AffairsExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s comments that a prolongation of the situation is in neither side’s interest.