Modi and Xi Discuss Improving India-China Ties Amidst US Tariffs

Commitment to Improving Bilateral Relations

• 🤝 Narendra Modi conveyed India's commitment to improving relations with China, emphasizing mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity.
• 🗣️ This statement was made during bilateral talks with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit.

Trade and Geopolitical Context

• 📈 The discussion focused on expanding trade and investment ties, particularly in the context of US tariffs imposed on Indian goods.
• 🌍 Analysts suggest the US tariffs may be pushing India and China to align against Western pressures.
• 🤝 Xi Jinping stated it is the right choice for both nations to maintain good neighborly and amicable ties and be partners enabling each other's success.

Addressing Border Disputes and Cooperation

• ⛰️ Modi highlighted positive developments regarding the Himalayan border dispute, noting the creation of an atmosphere of peace and stability.
• 🚫 This comes after a prolonged military standoff and deadly troop clashes in 2020, which had frozen most cooperation.
• ✈️ The resumption of direct flights between India and China, suspended since 2020, was also mentioned by Modi, though a timeframe was not provided.