New Delhi: China’s foreign minister Wang Yi emphasized the “positive momentum” in bilateral relations with India during talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Tuesday.
The meeting, held in New Delhi, marks a significant step towards strengthening cooperation between the two Asian giants.
Despite their historic rivalry and the 2020 deadly border clashes, Wang stressed that the two nations should “embrace each other as partners and opportunities, rather than adversaries or threats.” He highlighted recent developments, including the resumption of dialogue at multiple levels and efforts to maintain peace and stability along the border areas, as signs that relations are on an encouraging path toward renewed cooperation.
Relations between China and India have remained delicate, particularly with India’s role in the Quad alliance alongside the US, Australia, and Japan, seen as a counterbalance to China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific region. However, amid ongoing global geopolitical and trade challenges, both countries are pursuing steps to mend ties.
Wang’s visit comes ahead of a potential trip by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to China, which would be Modi’s first since 2018. The two leaders’ last meeting in October in Russia reignited hopes for improved bilateral ties.
Key topics under discussion include the possible resumption of border trade, suspended since 2020, as well as plans to restart direct flights and simplify tourist visa procedures. These moves symbolize a mutual interest in reviving economic and people-to-people connections, further reinforcing the positive trend in China-India relations.
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