PM-Xi Jinping bilateral likely at BRICS, first in India since 2020 Galwan clash
· World · India Today, Zee News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet for the first time since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12. Xi’s visit marks his first trip to India in seven years and his first since the border crisis, with both sides cautiously seeking to stabilise strained ties after years of military tensions and diplomatic estrangement. The meeting follows recent high-level engagements, including NSA Ajit Doval’s trip to China and talks under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs. While troop disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) has eased tensions, no formal confirmation of the bilateral has been issued yet. The summit, hosted by India, will also include discussions on broader geopolitical and economic cooperation.
Why it matters
The meeting directly impacts India-China relations, which have been critical for regional stability, trade, and security. For India, it could signal a thaw in military and diplomatic tensions, influencing border management and economic engagements, while for China, it may reflect efforts to normalise ties amid global geopolitical shifts. The outcome will also shape India’s approach to balancing relations with Beijing and other major powers.
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