New Delhi, Oct 22 (V7N) — The four-year standoff between India and China along the Sino-Indian border is finally heading toward a resolution. India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar announced that both nations have reached an agreement to de-escalate the long-standing tensions. This development was reported by British news agency Reuters on Monday.

The breakthrough comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Russia, where he is scheduled to attend the BRICS regional summit from October 22 to 24. During this summit, there is a possibility that Prime Minister Modi may engage in bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, further signaling potential progress in resolving the border issues.

Both India and China have halted patrols at several sensitive points along the disputed Ladakh border to prevent any fresh confrontations. However, despite the de-escalation at these locations, both sides have strengthened their military presence, with thousands of new troops and equipment positioned near the mountainous region of Himachal Pradesh to maintain security.

This agreement is a significant step towards easing tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbors, who have been locked in a series of border confrontations since 2020. The reduction of hostilities is expected to enhance regional stability and potentially open the door for further diplomatic cooperation between the two Asian powers.

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