China, India arranging meeting for Xi, Modi, China's foreign ministry says
The talks are expected to focus on border management, trade and a cautious thaw after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
- President Xi Jinping arrives in New Delhi on Saturday for the BRICS summit, marking his first visit to India in nearly seven years. He is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines.
- Following the 2020 Eastern Ladakh standoff, which drove ties to historic lows, bilateral efforts grew. Meetings in Kazan in 2024 and Tianjin in 2025 helped stabilize the relationship between the two neighbors.
- Despite diplomatic engagement, fundamental grievances remain regarding the 3,488-kilometer border and China's deepening defense ties with Pakistan. These issues persist alongside concerns about export controls and Chinese investment restrictions.
- China's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning confirmed on Friday that Beijing seeks to "handle bilateral relations from a strategic height." She emphasized commitment to dialogue on resolving hotspot issues and safeguarding regional stability.
- Regional experts characterize the recent easing of tensions as pragmatic risk management rather than a strategic reset. While the meeting offers a framework for dialogue on trade and technology, deep-seated rivalries continue to complicate long-term cohesion.
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NEW DELHI, Sept 12 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold talks on Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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