Key Developments
- High-level meetings in New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with PM Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
- Agenda items: Flights, trade, border security, cross-border travel, water sharing, and strategic supplies.
- Border stability focus: Both nations discussed measures to ensure calm along the Himalayan frontier.
- Water security: Concerns over China’s mega dam project in Tibet were raised.
- Economic assurance: Beijing promised reliability in supplies critical to India’s economy.
Why This Visit Matters
This trip signals the first serious attempt in years to reset bilateral relations. For India, easing cross-border tensions and safeguarding supply chains are top priorities. For China, stabilising ties with its neighbour helps reduce regional friction as global economic headwinds mount.
A Fragile Thaw?
Despite the positive tone, analysts caution that the progress may be tentative and fragile. The long-standing disputes over borders and water management remain unresolved, and trust between the two countries is still limited.
Whether this summit becomes a turning point or just another symbolic gesture will be closely watched by policymakers and global markets alike.
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