China’s Foreign Ministry has said that Indian troops have withdrawn to the Indian side of the disputed border area in Doklam after “the matter was discussed with India through diplomatic channels many times.”
Speaking at a daily news briefing, ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said Chinese troops would continue to patrol the disputed Doklam region.
Through the joint efforts of both sides, what we have seen now is that India has already withdrawn its personnel and equipment to the Indian side of the border line. Chinese border troops will continue to patrol and garrison the Doklam area.Hua Chunying, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
“China will continue to exercise its sovereignty and uphold its territorial integrity in accordance with the historical conventions on the border,” she said, adding that China attaches great importance to the “friendly neighbourhood relations with India.”
Earlier on 28 August, India’s Foreign Ministry said it had agreed with China to an “expeditious disengagement” of troops in Doklam.
Official sources told ANI that China has withdrawn all road building equipment, including bulldozers, tents, and construction equipment.
The source added that “status quo has been restored as it existed two months prior to the standoff.”
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