India, China hold first Corps Commander meeting in Arunachal
Indian and Chinese military officials held a Corps Commander-level meeting in Arunachal Pradesh to discuss border tensions along the Line of Actual Control. This marks an expansion of the dialogue mechanism, which was previously focused primarily on the Ladakh sector.
Why it matters
The expansion of military talks to the Eastern Sector indicates a broader effort to manage territorial disputes ahead of the upcoming BRICS summit.
Amid concerns over conflicting territorial claims and military buildup along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Indian and Chinese armies held their first Corps Commander-level meeting in the Eastern Sector on Sunday (September 6, 2026), marking a significant expansion of the military dialogue mechanism beyond the Ladakh sector.
The meeting was held at the Vacha-Damai Border Personnel Meeting Point in Arunachal Pradesh amid reports of tension in the Taksing area of the Upper Subansiri district.
According to Defence Ministry sources, Lieutenant General Girish Kalia, Commander of the 3 Corps (Spear Corps), led a 12-member delegation that included an Inspector General of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
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