India-China border tensions escalate with accusations and diplomatic talks.

India's Defense Minister accused China of violating bilateral agreements and eroding the basis of ties between the countries due to the ongoing military standoff in the eastern Ladakh region. The two defense ministers had frank discussions about the border situation and bilateral relations. India says the deployment of a large number of Chinese troops and their aggressive behavior violate agreements between the countries. Both sides have withdrawn troops from some areas but continue to maintain extra troops as part of a multitier deployment.