1. India-China Disengagement in East Ladakh. Surprised to see criticism. Mostly due to ignorance of facts or politico-military understanding or sheer prejudice. Phase 1. Tps around Pangong Tso to go back to pre-Apr 2020 locs.

2. Temp freeze on patrolling between Finger 4 & 8 essential to avoid clashes. Defence structures built after Apr 2020 to be removed. Own troops located very close (in Chushul) when Kailash Range is vacated.

3. On completion, talks for disengagement in Depsang, Gogra, Hot Spring & Galwan to be held within 48 hrs. Cdrs both sides to keep meeting to monitor, verify & resolve any issues. Due lack of trust, our Cdrs must remain alert. Ensure PLA does not take undue advantage or renege.

4.Full disengagement & de-escalation bound to take long. My assessment. India-China war-even limited-not in national/regional interest. China gave a message but failed to achieve political or military dominance. Our military has conveyed ability & determination to hold-off PLA.

5.China compelled to restore status quo ante. India able to assert (a) LAC violations will affect all relations (b) own border infrastructure building will continue (c) strengthened itself geo-politically, strategically & economically.

6. Too early to hope for peace, tranquillity & as-before relations between India & China. LoC type deployment on LAC; strategic & economic measures adopted already must continue.