China and India agreed to establish a boundary delimitation expert group under the WMCC framework to explore advancing boundary negotiations in areas where conditions are ripe.

Jin10 data reported on August 20, local time on August 19, 2025, the 24th meeting of special representatives on the Sino-Indian border issue was held in New Delhi, India. Both sides agreed to establish a boundary expert group under the framework of the Sino-Indian Border Affairs Consultative and Coordination Mechanism (WMCC) to explore advancing boundary negotiations in areas where conditions are mature. In addition to the existing general-level talks in the western section of the border, a general-level talk mechanism will be established in the eastern and central sections of the border, and a new round of general-level talks in the western section will be held as soon as possible. Both sides agreed to utilize the border control mechanism through diplomatic and military channels, first reaching consensus on relevant principles and methods to promote de-escalation and control processes. Both sides also agreed to reopen three traditional border trade markets: Renqinggang-Changgu, Purang-Gongji, and Jiuba-Nanjia.