BEIJING, China — On Wednesday, China and India announced their commitment to finding a resolution to their long-standing border conflict in the Himalayas, a situation that escalated following a deadly encounter in 2020.

This latest development comes after the two nations established an agreement regarding border patrols last October, which effectively ended a prolonged impasse stemming from the violent incident in the Ladakh area. This confrontation marked the first lethal clash between India and China since 1975 and significantly heightened tensions in the region.

In a statement released by China’s Foreign Ministry, following discussions between special representatives on the border issues, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval expressed their intent to pursue solutions that are “fair and reasonable.” They emphasized the importance of creating a structured plan that would address simpler issues initially, before tackling more complex ones.

The agreement on border patrols was soon followed by a significant meeting between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi—marking their first encounter in five years.

During their discussions, Wang and Doval stressed the importance of faithfully implementing the border patrol agreement and enhancing cross-border communication. They also highlighted the resumption of trips by Indian pilgrims to Tibet, as part of a broader effort to improve relations, according to the Chinese statement.