China, India Agree to Stop Sending Troops to Himalayan Border

China and India have agreed to stop sending troops to the front line of their disputed Himalayan border as the powerful neighbors bid to de-escalate tensions.

The two governments will refrain from unilaterally changing the situation on the ground and avoid any actions that may cause complications, they said in statements Tuesday, a day after holding a commander-level meeting. The talks produced a “candid and in-depth exchanges of views” on stabilizing the situation along the border, they said.