Rahul Gandhi made the comments in a video that's part of a series launched by him on the India-China face-off along the Line of Actual Control.

The meeting is set to be held in Chushul on the Indian side of the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.

The Ministry said both sides have agreed that it was essential to maintain enduring peace in border areas for overall development of ties.

Reports said disengagement of the Chinese troops has started as per an agreement between the Corps Commanders of the two sides.

In the previous two rounds of talks, the Indian side pitched for restoration of status quo ante and immediate withdrawal of Chinese troops from Galwan Valley, Pangong Tso and a number of other areas.

Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) troops have returned to Patrolling Post 14 on the Line of Actual Control in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, reports said.

The two sides agreed to deal fairly with the serious events caused by the conflict in the Galwan Valley, jointly abide by the consensus reached at the military-level meetings between the two sides, cool down the situation on the ground as soon as possible, and maintain peace and tranquility in the border area in accordance with the agreement reached so far between the two countries, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

In his opening remarks on day two of the virtual conference with chief ministers on coronavirus, Modi said the sacrifice of Indian soldiers killed in the Galwan Valley clash in Ladakh will not go in vain.

Presidents of various political parties will participate in the virtual meeting at 5 pm on Friday, the Prime Minister's Office said.

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