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Defence
Ajit Doval meets Chinese FM for crucial border talks on Arunachal dispute
✍️ India Today
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 08:34 AM
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National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and China’s foreign minister held high‑level talks in New Delhi to address rising tensions along the Arunachal Pradesh border.
New Delhi – India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with China’s foreign minister in a high‑profile dialogue aimed at de‑escalating the simmering dispute over Arunachal Pradesh. Both officials exchanged views on recent troop movements and infrastructure projects that have heightened sensitivities along the contested frontier.
The talks, described by officials as “constructive,” focused on establishing confidence‑building measures and a framework for regular communication to prevent accidental clashes. Sources said the meeting also reviewed the implementation of previous agreements on border management.
While no joint statement was released, both sides indicated a willingness to keep diplomatic channels open as the situation remains fluid. Analysts note that the dialogue comes at a time when both capitals are keen to avoid a broader confrontation, even as local communities in Arunachal Pradesh continue to feel the impact of the standoff.
The meeting underscores New Delhi’s strategy of combining diplomatic engagement with a robust defence posture to safeguard its territorial claims in the northeast.
The talks, described by officials as “constructive,” focused on establishing confidence‑building measures and a framework for regular communication to prevent accidental clashes. Sources said the meeting also reviewed the implementation of previous agreements on border management.
While no joint statement was released, both sides indicated a willingness to keep diplomatic channels open as the situation remains fluid. Analysts note that the dialogue comes at a time when both capitals are keen to avoid a broader confrontation, even as local communities in Arunachal Pradesh continue to feel the impact of the standoff.
The meeting underscores New Delhi’s strategy of combining diplomatic engagement with a robust defence posture to safeguard its territorial claims in the northeast.