During the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with warmth and emphasised the importance of China-India friendship amid global transformations.
1. Friendship and Neighbourliness Key
Xi highlighted the importance of the “Dragon and the Elephant” coming together, calling on both countries to be friends and good neighbours in a rapidly changing world.
2. Historic Ties
The Chinese President noted that 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic relations, highlighting a long history of bilateral engagement.
3. Strategic and Long-Term Perspective
Xi urged both nations to handle relations with a strategic, long-term vision, especially considering their roles as two of the world’s most populous nations and leading members of the Global South.
4. Shared Global Responsibility
He called for joint responsibility in shaping the international order, advocating for multilateralism, a multipolar world, and democratic international institutions, and cooperation for peace and prosperity in Asia and globally.
5. Reaffirming Past Engagements
Xi recalled the successful meeting with PM Modi in Kazan last year, signalling continuity in dialogue and mutual understanding.
6. Key Bilateral Developments
During the summit, PM Modi highlighted significant improvements in ties:
- Agreement between special representatives on the border standoff
- Resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
- Restoration of direct flights between china and India
7. Diplomatic Signal
The one-hour meeting, beginning with a firm handshake, demonstrated rapprochement between the two countries, while also sending a subtle message amid US-India and US-China tensions.
This meeting signals a mutual commitment to dialogue, cooperation, and stability, setting the tone for stronger bilateral relations between China and India.
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