Moscow [Russia], March 5 (ANI): Russia on Thursday said that it is monitoring the situation at the India-China border and welcomed the agreements reached between the two sides within the existing framework of the multi-level mechanisms of bilateral dialogue. We continue to monitor the situation at the China-India border, said Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova. We hope that both states, being responsible members of the international community, will be able to find mutually acceptable peaceful ways to resolve the tension as soon as possible, Zakharova added. Speaking at a briefing, the official said that Moscow welcomed the agreements between India and China to resolve the issue.
After India and China completed their disengagement process in one part of border territory in Leh Ladakh, US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said that the United States welcomes the ongoing efforts to deescalate the situation and will continue to monitor the situation closely as both sides work toward a peaceful resolution. At a press briefing, Price said, We are closely following reports of troop disengagement and we welcome the ongoing efforts to deescalate the situation. We will continue to monitor the situation closely as both sides work toward a peaceful resolution. When asked about India and US coordination on COVID-19 vaccines, Price said, India and US build on decades of successful partnership and health and by the medical research, we are partnering to strengthen the global response to COVID-19.
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Indian Army teams armed with drones and cameras are monitoring evacuation and dismantlement of military infrastructure by Chinese troops at Pangong Lake in Eastern Ladakh.