NSA Doval Meets Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng Ahead of Border Talks
· India · The Hindu, LiveMint, Zee News
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng in Beijing on August 25, 2026, ahead of the 25th Round of Special Representatives (SR) talks on the India-China boundary dispute. The discussions focused on strengthening peace along the border and improving bilateral relations in economic, political, and multilateral areas, as per the consensus between the leaders of both countries. Doval is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, his counterpart in the SR mechanism, later the same day. The SR talks, established in 2003, aim to address the 3,488 km India-China border dispute. This meeting precedes Chinese President Xi Jinping's expected visit to India for the September 12 BRICS Summit.
Why it matters
The talks are crucial for maintaining stability along the disputed border and shaping India-China relations ahead of a key diplomatic event. The outcome could influence regional security and economic cooperation.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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