Archive · 11 Aug 2026
MEA Says LAC Peace Reflects State of India-China Ties
India and China are two big neighbouring countries that share a very long border.
Part of that border is called the Line of Actual Control, or LAC.
The two countries do not always agree about exactly where the border line should be.
Their officials met to talk about keeping the border calm and peaceful.
India said that what happens at the border will show how India and China are getting along overall.
India told China that peace in these border areas is very, very important.
India also said that a region called Arunachal Pradesh belongs to India, and China should not say otherwise.
Both sides talked openly and agreed to keep using their usual meeting channels, including talks between military commanders.
This helps both countries avoid mistakes and misunderstandings along the border.
India's Ministry of External Affairs reiterated that the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) will have a direct bearing on its broader relationship with China.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said border-related matters are 'most serious' and that peace and tranquillity along the LAC are of 'utmost importance.'
The remarks came as India and China held the 36th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs on August 6, 2026.
India rejected China's criticism over New Delhi naming 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh, terming the state an 'inalienable and integral' part of India.
Both sides agreed to keep using existing diplomatic and military channels, including the WMCC and local commander-level meetings, to resolve outstanding issues and prevent miscalculations.
India and China have been rebuilding ties since the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes, including a 2024 disengagement pact and high-level talks.
- Who
- India's Ministry of External Affairs, represented by spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, and Chinese officials at the 36th WMCC meeting.
- What
- India stated that the situation along the LAC will reflect the state of larger India-China bilateral ties and rejected China's claims on Arunachal Pradesh; both sides reviewed the border situation and agreed to keep using existing dialogue mechanisms.
- When
- The 36th WMCC meeting was held on August 6, 2026; Jaiswal's remarks came at a regular media briefing.
- Where
- Along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China; the dispute also concerns Arunachal Pradesh and eastern Ladakh.
- Why
- To maintain peace and tranquillity in border areas and prevent misunderstandings or miscalculations along the LAC.
India's Stance
China's Position
Arunachal Pradesh Claims
India's Stance
Arunachal Pradesh is an 'inalienable and integral' part of India, and nothing can change this 'indisputable reality'; India rejected China's criticism of its naming of 27 places in the state.
China's Position
China criticised New Delhi's identification of 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh, reflecting what India says are continuing Chinese claims on the region.
Border Peace and Bilateral Ties
India's Stance
India says maintaining peace and tranquillity along the LAC is of the 'utmost importance' and that the state of border affairs will reflect on the state of larger bilateral ties, with border stability essential for development of relations.
China's Position
China has contested India's actions along the disputed border while both sides engage in talks and confidence-building measures to rebuild the relationship strained since the 2020 Galwan clashes.
- Key Event
- 36th Meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on India-China border affairs
- Date
- August 6, 2026
- MEA Spokesperson
- Randhir Jaiswal
- India's Core Position
- Border matters are 'most serious'; the state of border affairs will reflect on larger bilateral ties
- Arunachal Pradesh
- India calls it an 'inalienable and integral' part of India, rejecting Chinese claims
- Disputed Naming
- China criticised India for identifying 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh
- Outcome
- Agreement to continue using the WMCC, local commander-level meetings and other agreed channels
- Background
- Ties strained since the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes; October 2024 disengagement pact for Depsang and Demchok
