Manipur, July 6 -- In an effort to restore complete peace in border areas of both countries, India and China have decided on "expeditious withdrawal" of troops in eastern Ladakh, according to reports.

The agreement for troops withdrawal at the earliest from both sides comes a day before the Chinese military began retreating from Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh where the recent violent standoff between the two militaries took place. The June 15 clash left 20 Indian soldiers dead, government sources said.

India's NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi agreed on the expeditious withdrawal of troops for full restoration of peace in border areas following a "frank and in-depth" telephonic conversation between the two on Sunday, ...