First Corps Commander-level talks were held or scheduled in the eastern sector at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh.
The talks were described as a way to address ongoing issues along the Line of Actual Control.
Lieutenant General Girish Kalia represented the Indian side, according to the reports.
The engagement followed Ajit Doval's visit to China and came after previous high-level talks were usually held in Ladakh.
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All reports agree that India and China held or were set to hold their first Corps Commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh, with the eastern sector as the setting. They also agree the discussions were linked to border issues along the Line of Actual Control.
The exact results of the talks are not clearly detailed in the supplied reporting. Some accounts describe the meeting as scheduled while another says it was held, so the timing remains the main point that could be clarified by later reporting.
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Neutral coverage focuses on the new eastern-sector military dialogue and the location at Wacha-Damai in Arunachal Pradesh. It highlights that the talks were the first of their kind at Corps Commander level in that area. The reports frame the meeting as part of efforts to address border issues rather than as a breakthrough. Some versions say the talks were scheduled, while one says they were held.
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The New Indian Express reports that the armies of India and China are scheduled to hold their first Corps Commander-level talks in the eastern sector at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh. Sources stated that the meeting aims to address ongoing issues along the Line of Actual Control, with the Indian delegation led by 3 Corps Commander Lieutenant General Girish Kalia. The article notes that previous high-level talks typically occurred in Ladakh following the 2020 Galwan clashes, and that these discussions follow a recent visit to China by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
The Times of India reports that military officers from India and China are set to hold their first Corps Commander-level talks in the eastern sector at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh. Citing ANI, the report states the meeting provides a platform to address unresolved issues along the Line of Actual Control, with Lieutenant General Girish Kalia representing India. The publication mentions that the engagement follows National Security Adviser Ajit Doval's visit to China and recent high-level diplomatic discussions aimed at maintaining border tranquillity.
The Economic Times reports that the armies of India and China are scheduled to meet at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh for their first Corps Commander-level talks in the eastern sector. According to sources, the meeting is intended to address ongoing issues along the Line of Actual Control, with the Indian side represented by 3 Corps Commander Lieutenant General Girish Kalia. The report also highlights that past Corps Commander meetings primarily took place in the Ladakh sector after the 2020 Galwan clashes, and that current talks follow National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's visit to China.
The Hindu reports that the Indian and Chinese armies held their first Corps Commander-level meeting in the Eastern Sector on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at the Vacha-Damai Border Personnel Meeting Point in Arunachal Pradesh. The publication notes that the dialogue marks a significant expansion beyond the Ladakh sector, coming amid concerns over territorial claims and alleged Chinese incursions in the Taksing area. Defence sources stated that Lieutenant General Girish Kalia led the Indian delegation.
India's News.Net reports that the armies of India and China were scheduled to hold their first Corps Commander-level talks in the eastern sector at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh. According to sources cited by the outlet, the meeting aimed to address ongoing issues along the Line of Actual Control. The report notes that Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, the 3 Corps Commander, represented the Indian side during the discussions.
The Economic Times reports that India and China held their first Corps Commander-level meeting in Arunachal Pradesh at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point. The Indian delegation was led by Lt Gen Girish Kalia. The report notes that such senior talks were previously confined to Ladakh following the 2020 standoff, but recent agreements between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi established new meeting points and hotlines.
The Tribune reports that senior military commanders of India and China met along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit for the BRICS summit. Sources confirmed the meeting was held at Wacha and led by Lt Gen Girish Kalia. The article notes differing perceptions of the border, recent friction near Taksing, and previous diplomatic talks between Ajit Doval and Wang Yi.
The Times of India reports that Indian and Chinese military commanders held their first Corps Commander-level talks in the eastern sector of Arunachal Pradesh at the Vacha-Damai border meeting point. According to the article, previous discussions were held primarily in the Ladakh sector, making this engagement a new approach to addressing border issues. The source states that Lieutenant General Girish Kalia represented the Indian side. Furthermore, the report notes that these talks follow an agreement in Beijing between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to better manage the border.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, India and China held their first senior military commander-level flag meeting along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh. The MEA reported that the discussions took place at Wacha and Damai, following previous understandings and WMCC meetings. Officials noted the progress made in implementing consensus reached between leaders Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping, emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas for bilateral relations.