15th round of Corps Commander talks

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  • March 12, 2022
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15th round of Corps Commander talks

Part of: Prelims and GS-III Defence and security

Context: The 15th round of Corps Commander talks (talks at Commander level) between India and China began on the Indian side of the Chushul Moldo Meeting Point in eastern Ladakh 

  • The immediate focus was on working out a disengagement agreement at Patrolling Point 15 (PP15) in the Gogra-Hot Springs area.
  • Since the stand-off began in May 2020, the two sides have so far held 14 rounds of talks with disengagement on both sides of Pangong Tso (lake), PP17.
  • The other areas yet to be resolved are PP15, Demchok and Depsang.

Patrolling Point 15 and 17A:

  • Along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China, Indian Army has been given certain locations where its troops have access to patrol the area under its control.
  • These points are known as patrolling points, or PPs, and are decided by the China Study Group (CSG).
  • PP15 and PP17A are two of the 65 patrolling points in Ladakh along the LAC.
    • LAC is the demarcation that separates Indian-controlled territory from Chinese-controlled territory
  • PP15 is located in an area known as the Hot Springs, while PP17A is near an area called the Gogra post.

Location of Hot Springs and Gogra Post

  • Hot Springs is just north of the Chang Chenmo river and Gogra Post is east of the point where the river takes a hairpin bend coming southeast from Galwan Valley and turning southwest.

Value addition

  • Pangong Tso lake: Pangong Lake is located in the Union Territory of Ladakh. one-third of the Pangong Lake lies in India and the other two-thirds in China.
  • Galwan Valley: The valley refers to the land that sits between steep mountains that buffet the Galwan River. The river has its source in Aksai Chin.
  • Chang Chenmo River: It is a tributary of the Shyok River

News Source: TH

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