India and China's Special Representatives held their first talks in five years, marking significant progress in normalizing ties. They affirmed the recent border disengagement agreement, discussed maintaining peace, and agreed on a roadmap for improving relations. Resuming the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage and boosting cross-border cooperation were also key outcomes.
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