Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to resolve border differences and strengthen bilateral cooperation during a Tianjin regional summit. Modi attended his first visit to China since deadly 2020 border clashes and joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. Both leaders emphasized a peaceful border environment after disengagement and prioritized economic development over border issues. The meeting seeks to reinvigorate diplomatic ties, resume border talks, restore visas and direct flights, and increase high-level exchanges. Russian President Vladimir Putin's presence and prior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi's visit signal broader regional engagement and coordinated rapprochement efforts.
Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020. Modi is visiting as part of India's membership into the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a regional political, economic and security group founded by China. Modi said in his opening remarks that relations with China have moved in "a meaningful direction," adding that "there is a peaceful environment at the borders after disengagement."
Xi said he hoped the Tianjin meeting will "further elevate" and "promote the sustained, healthy and stable development of bilateral relations," according to state broadcaster CCTV. The two sides should "not let the border issue define the overall China-India relationship," Xi said, adding that economic development for both countries should be their main focus. "As long as they remain committed to the overarching goal of being partners, not rivals, and providing development opportunities, not threats, China-India relations will flourish and move forward steadily," Xi said.
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