Modi, Putin and Xi huddle at Bishkek, discuss trade
Leaders of Russia, India, and China met warmly in Bishkek. Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping will hold a substantive meeting soon. They aim to rebuild economic partnerships and stabilize the Line of Actual Control. India and China agreed on new border management measures and hotline channels. President Putin praised strengthening Russia-India relations and Modi's personal attention.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping met informally in Bishkek ahead of the SCO summit, according to sources. The three leaders were seen walking together, with Modi warmly greeting Xi, who was set to visit India for the BRICS summit on September 12-13. The meeting, which took place shortly before the pre-summit photo session, is expected to yield concrete outcomes, as the leaders aim to rebuild economic ties and maintain stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
One source noted that the agenda includes streamlining the approval process for Chinese investments in non-strategic sectors. Ties between India and China deteriorated significantly following the clash in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in 2019. However, India's national security advisor Ajit Doval recently visited Beijing to discuss measures to improve border management.
As part of the discussions, India and China agreed to two additional meeting points for a General-Level Mechanism or Senior Highest Military-Commander meeting to enhance border management measures.
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