MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal —


> "As we have noted in the past, the situation in the India-China border areas gets disturbed from time to time when Chinese forces deviate from established patrolling patterns. 
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> Both sides continue to use existing diplomatic and military mechanisms to resolve outstanding issues and avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). 
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> The two sides have also agreed to discuss ways to improve their understanding of the LAC in appropriate areas for better border management. 
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> I would also like to emphasise that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in the border areas is essential for the overall development of bilateral relations."