Kazan: In a crucial meeting on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the need for a stable and amicable relationship between India and China, highlighting the importance of addressing differences without compromising peace and tranquility.
During the discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the leaders agreed that Special Representatives on the India-China boundary issue would convene soon to manage peace in border areas and seek a fair resolution to ongoing disputes. Both leaders acknowledged that positive bilateral relations would contribute significantly to regional and global stability, fostering a multi-polar Asia and world.
Modi and Xi expressed a commitment to advancing their relationship from a strategic perspective, enhancing communication, and collaborating on developmental challenges. Modi welcomed recent agreements for complete disengagement regarding border tensions that arose in 2020, reiterating that maintaining peace should be a priority. He stressed that mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity should form the foundation of India-China relations and expressed optimism about future talks.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri briefed the media on the meeting, noting it followed recent disengagement agreements and resolutions stemming from 2020 border issues. He highlighted the importance of special representatives in addressing boundary questions and reiterated that stable bilateral relations would positively influence regional and global peace.
During the talks, President Xi emphasized the necessity for increased communication and cooperation to properly manage differences and support each other’s developmental aspirations.
Modi later reiterated the significance of India-China relations for both nations and the broader region, stating that mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity would guide future interactions.
