On the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, Prime Minister Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping for a conversation that spanned nearly an hour. Following their meeting, PM Modi emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability along the border as a key priority. After five years, we have met together with President Xi Jinping.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual sensitivity should form the foundation of our diplomatic relations. PM Modi expressed to Jinping his welcome of the border agreement.
India-China Relations: Essential for Global Peace - PM Modi
During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi acknowledged the significance of India-China relations. He noted that we are holding a formal meeting after five years. We believe that India-China relations are crucial not only for our people but also for global peace, stability, and progress. During the meeting, both leaders agreed that special representatives on border issues will oversee peace and harmony in the border areas. They will soon convene another meeting to seek a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution. Both leaders emphasized that as two neighboring and the world's two largest nations, stable, predictable, and harmonious bilateral relations between India and China will positively impact regional global peace and prosperity and contribute to a multipolar Asia and a multipolar world.
What did Chinese President Jinping say?
During the delegation-level talks, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that both countries need to engage in more dialogue and cooperation to properly manage differences. Jinping emphasized the importance for both sides to facilitate more dialogue, cooperation, properly manage their differences, and support each other’s development aspirations. It is crucial for both sides to uphold their international responsibilities, set an example in strengthening the power and unity of developing nations, and contribute to promoting multipolarity and democracy in international relations.
