Doval holds talks in Beijing, China says let’s think long-term, manage differences

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing on Tuesday, with Beijing urging New Delhi to take a long-term approach in their relationship and manage any differences. However, New Delhi also emphasized that discussions between Doval and Han focused on enhancing peace and stability in border regions and improving overall bilateral relations. The meeting was seen as a step towards possible visits from Chinese President Xi Jinping to India in September for the BRICS summit.

China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, noted that Han Zheng highlighted the two leaders' meetings in Kazan and Tianjin, as well as important agreements reached on China-India relations. Both nations should approach their relationship strategically and in the long-term, work together on consensuses, build mutual trust, cooperate, strengthen multilateral coordination, manage differences, and promote sustainable development.

During their talks, Doval expressed satisfaction with the gradual return of normalcy in relations, crediting both sides for maintaining peace along the border. Earlier, in June, Wang visited India for BRICS NSA meetings, emphasizing the importance of respecting core interests and implementing consensual agreements between the two countries.