The Chinese side stressed that since the meeting between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi last October in Kazan, both nations have made progress in implementing the consensus reached by their leaders.
Wang Yi stressed the need to seize opportunities, foster mutual understanding, and avoid mistrust and distancing. “The development and improvement of China-India relations respond to the fundamental interests of both countries and peoples. In addition, they contribute to the defense of the legitimate rights of the nations of the Global South promoting peace, stability, and prosperity in Asia and the world,” he said.
In turn, Vikram Misri said that India and China have held constructive dialogues and have properly managed differences since the meeting in Kazan.
The minister stressed India’s interest in resuming practical cooperation in various sectors and reiterated the commitment to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations. He also expressed India’s support for China’s leadership as the host country of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization this year.
In recent months, China and India have shown a trend towards detente and cooperation. In October 2024, both countries reached an agreement on patrols along the border, a significant step forward following the tensions arising from the 2020 military confrontation.
Later, in December 2024, the 23rd Meeting of Special Representatives on the China-India Border Question was held in Beijing, the first in five years, during which both sides reached a six-point consensus, including reaffirming the need to seek fair and reasonable solutions to the border dispute and strengthening cross-border cooperation.
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