The Special Representative mechanism on the India-China boundary question (SR/SRM) was constituted in 2003 to "explore from the political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship the framework of a boundary settlement". Atal Bihari Vajpayee, in the capacity of Minister of External Affairs of India, had first suggested the SR mechanism during his visit to China in 1979.[1] During another visit to China by Vajpayee, this time in the capacity of Prime Minister, in June 2003, the mechanism was mentioned in an agreement between the two countries. The latest mention of the SR mechanism was in a Joint Press Statement between India and China on 10 September 2020.[2][3]
During the 4th round of talks in 2004, Dai Bingguo suggested that the SR mechanism follow a 3 step formula for the settlement of the India-China boundary question:[2]
- Establish the political parameters and guiding principles
- Establish the framework for a final package settlement
- Delineate and demarcate the boundary
The first step was completed with the Agreement on the Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of the India-China Boundary Question being signed in 2005.[2] The second phase of negotiations began with the sixth round of talks.[4]
During the 15th round of the SR talks in 2012, the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination was set up.[5]
- ^ Deepak 2020, p. 65.
- ^ a b c Deepak 2020, p. 65–68.
- ^ "Joint Press Statement - Meeting of External Affairs Minister and the Foreign Minister of China (September 10, 2020)". mea.gov.in. Retrieved 2021-02-25.
- ^ "Framework to resolve Indo-China Border dispute". Press Information Bureau. Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. 1 December 2005. Retrieved 2021-03-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ Panda 2017, p. 43.
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