Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the need for India and China to foster a partnership rather than view each other as threats. His remarks came during a two-day visit to Delhi amidst the backdrop of historic tensions between the two nations.
China and India Aim for Partnership Amid Tensions, Says Foreign Minister
China and India Aim for Partnership Amid Tensions, Says Foreign Minister
Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to India sparks discussions on collaboration over discord, signaling a potential thaw in relations.
Despite lingering strains from previous border conflicts, Wang Yi's visit represents a significant diplomatic engagement. Meeting with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, it was noted that only the second face-to-face discussion since 2020 took place, marking a pivotal step toward normalizing relations. Yi described the current trajectory of India-China ties as positive, highlighting ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation.
The diplomatic discussions encompassed an array of issues such as trade, pilgrimage arrangements, and the sharing of vital river data. Yi also has scheduled meetings with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to address the enduring boundary dispute. The recent thaw in relations can be attributed to agreements reached last October to de-escalate border tensions and recent initiatives like reinstating visas for Chinese tourists and allowing Indian pilgrims access to significant sites in Tibet.
Preparations are underway for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, during which a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is anticipated but yet unconfirmed. This diplomatic endeavor unfolds amidst India's increasingly complex relationship with the United States, particularly following recent tariffs imposed by the Biden administration on Indian imports, coupled with critiques of India's ties with Russia and China.
Jaishankar stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced and multipolar world, emphasizing the need for stability in the global economy amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. As talks continue, India and China appear committed to navigating their relationship with cautious optimism.
The diplomatic discussions encompassed an array of issues such as trade, pilgrimage arrangements, and the sharing of vital river data. Yi also has scheduled meetings with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to address the enduring boundary dispute. The recent thaw in relations can be attributed to agreements reached last October to de-escalate border tensions and recent initiatives like reinstating visas for Chinese tourists and allowing Indian pilgrims access to significant sites in Tibet.
Preparations are underway for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit, during which a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is anticipated but yet unconfirmed. This diplomatic endeavor unfolds amidst India's increasingly complex relationship with the United States, particularly following recent tariffs imposed by the Biden administration on Indian imports, coupled with critiques of India's ties with Russia and China.
Jaishankar stressed the importance of maintaining a balanced and multipolar world, emphasizing the need for stability in the global economy amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. As talks continue, India and China appear committed to navigating their relationship with cautious optimism.
