India, Aug. 7 -- India and China on Thursday agreed to continue using existing diplomatic and military channels to address outstanding issues and prevent misunderstandings and miscalculations along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

The two sides held what the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described as "frank" discussions, reviewing the situation along the LAC. They also underscored that maintaining peace and tranquillity in the border areas is essential for the overall development of bilateral ties.

The discussions took place during the 36th meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) in New Delhi on August 6.

The Indian delegation was led by Sujit Ghosh, Joint Secretary ...