NSA Ajit Doval

India insists that China must withdraw its forces from areas between Finger Four and Eight

Talks have resulted in complete disengagement of troops at three patrolling points in eastern Ladakh.

The development echoes a similar claim made after senior Indian and Chinese military commanders met on June 6 near Chushul.

The officials said the focus of the talks was on "full and enduring restoration of peace and tranquillity" along the border and also better coordination to ensure avoidance of such incidents in future

Doval and Wang, who are special representatives for boundary talks between the two countries, held a telephonic conversation on Sunday during which they had a "frank and in-depth exchange" of views

Restoring trust in state institutions is vital

India has pledged a USD 50 million security assistance to Sri Lanka as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and discussed a range of bilateral issues, including strengthening cooperation in defence, intelligence sharing and maritime security. Doval arrived in Colombo on Saturday on a previously unannounced visit during which he also met several foreign diplomats and discussed important issues of mutual interest. "A very cordial discussion was held with National Security Advisor of India, Ajit Doval today. Strengthening of bilateral cooperation on national security, intelligence sharing, maritime security & fostering of regional collaboration, were some of the key points of discussion," President Rajapaksa tweeted on Saturday. The President's office said Doval pledged that India will provide USD 50 million to Sri Lanka to help the country purchase equipment for its security forces. During the talks, India also pledged to provide assistance to .

Doval told a select group of journalists that there are Pakistani communications towers along a 20-km stretch of the border from where they are sending messages to terrorists

The religious leaders pledged unstinted support to the government in all steps to maintain peace and order, they said

NSA Doval was interacting with journalists, comprising Indian and foreign media

Doval and Wang are the designated special representatives for border talks between India and China