Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the importance of fostering “mutual support and mutual achievement” between China and India, urging both nations to move beyond “suspicion” and “alienation.” Speaking during his meeting with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing on Monday.
Misriās visit signifies a significant diplomatic milestone, marking the second prominent interaction between the two nations within a little over a month. This engagement reflects ongoing efforts to mend strained bilateral relations, which have been impacted by an enduring military standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
Wang highlighted the strides achieved since last yearās meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the BRICS summit in Kazan, emphasizing how this progress serves as a pivotal stepping stone toward fostering stronger bilateral ties.
Both parties must embrace the opportunity, find common ground, and actively seek meaningful measures to foster collaboration. By committing to mutual understanding, offering steadfast support, and striving for shared success, they can pave the way for a stronger, more cooperative relationship, emphasized Wang, as stated in a release from Chinaās foreign ministry.
The enhancement and progress of China-India relations align seamlessly with the core interests of both nations and their citizens, fostering mutual growth and understanding.
Upon her arrival in Beijing on Sunday, Misri engaged in a significant meeting with Liu Jianchao, the head of the International Department of Chinaās Communist Party, the body that shapes the nationās foreign policy.
In a recent development, two senior officials discussed the implementation of agreements made by their respective leaders, emphasizing the importance of strengthening dialogues and promoting stability in the relationship between China and India, as reported by the state-run Global Times.
Later today, the Foreign Secretary is scheduled to engage in additional discussions with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong, as both sides continue their diplomatic dialogue to strengthen bilateral relations.
Before his departure, the Ministry of External Affairs described Misriās visit as an essential component of a bilateral framework aimed at enhancing political, economic, and cultural relations between the two nations.
China has expressed a hopeful outlook regarding the Indian official’s visit, viewing it as a positive step toward resuming fruitful discussions and restoring bilateral relations to a state of “normalcy.”
Misri’s visit to Beijing follows closely after the 23rd round of talks between the Special Representatives of China and India, focused on addressing critical border concerns.
Since the 2020 Galwan clash, both parties have been working towards restoring trust and improving relations. Nevertheless, New Delhi has consistently maintained that meaningful progress on the border issue is essential before any steps can be taken to fully normalize diplomatic ties.
The standoff along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) began in 2020 following Chinese incursions, prompting both nations to initiate discussions at military and diplomatic levels. Despite some progress in disengagement at select friction points, a full-scale de-escalation and the withdrawal of troops remain unresolved, with tensions continuing to linger.
