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Committed to strengthening India-China relations through mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity : PM Modi

  • PM Modi’s dialogue with China at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China

  • Xi Jinping’s indirect criticism of Trump

New Delhi / Beijing – ‘Relations between India and China must be based on mutual trust. Strengthening bilateral relations is necessary. We have reached agreements regarding border management. We are committed to advancing our relationship on the basis of mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity’, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. PM Modi is currently in Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s summit meeting. Against this backdrop, Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks on the morning of 31stAugust. It was during this meeting that PM Modi spoke.

Given the backdrop of the US imposing heavy import tariffs on India, PM Modi’s visit to China after nearly seven years is considered highly significant. The meeting lasted for about an hour, covering key issues such as border disputes, Kailash Mansarovar, trade, and strengthening mutual relations. The two leaders last met in October 2024 in Kazan, Russia, during the BRICS Summit.

Key points raised by PM Modi

1. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has resumed.

2. Direct flights between the two countries are also resuming.

3. Our cooperation is tied to the interests of 2.8 billion people in both countries. It will also pave the way for the welfare of all humanity.

The Dragon (China) and the Elephant (India) coming together is the right choice for both countries : Xi Jinping

While speaking with PM Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping said :

1. China and India are two ancient civilisations. We are the two most populous countries in the world, and we are also important members of the Global South.

2. We both share the historic responsibility of improving our people’s lives, fostering unity as developing nations, and promoting the progress of human society.

3. Becoming good neighbours, fostering friendly relations, becoming partners that enable each other’s success, and having the Dragon and the Elephant come together is the right choice for both countries.

4. Today, the world is going through transformations not seen in a century. The international situation is unstable and chaotic. This year also marks the 75thanniversary of China–India diplomatic relations. Both sides need to view and handle relations from a strategic and long-term perspective.

5. Efforts must be made to preserve multilateralism. (Through this remark, Xi Jinping indirectly criticised Trump without naming him.)

6. In a multipolar world, it is necessary to work together to strengthen democracy in international relations, and we must fulfill that responsibility.

A brief note on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has 10 member states: China, India, Belarus, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Russia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Apart from these, there are several dialogue partners and observer countries.

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