India-China Troop Pullback in Ladakh on Track, Expected to Complete by October 29

China has confirmed that disengagement between Indian and Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh is progressing “smoothly” as per agreements reached by both sides. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian noted that both nations’ troops are actively involved in border-related measures as per recent resolutions.

During the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping endorsed the disengagement plan along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized that normalizing India-China relations would take time, highlighting the need to rebuild trust. He also acknowledged India’s strengthened border infrastructure, which has enhanced military effectiveness in the region.

The recent agreement marked the beginning of troop disengagement at two friction points—Demchok and Depsang Plains—which is expected to complete by October 28-29, according to Indian Army sources. Patrolling at these locations will resume once troops withdraw and temporary structures are removed, eventually restoring the area to pre-2020 conditions. Further talks are ongoing for disengagement in additional contested areas.