Modi-Xi meeting at BRICS: Where do India-China ties stand today?
PM Modi and President Xi Jinping are set to meet at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, marking Xi's first visit to India in seven years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. This would be the first visit by the Chinese leader to India in seven years, following the 2020 Ladakh crisis that strained bilateral relations. While both countries have taken steps towards normalization, the border dispute and trust deficit still pose challenges.
In October 2024, normalcy was restored after India and China agreed to end the military standoff in Ladakh. Since then, direct flights, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and border trade have resumed, and visa procedures for Chinese nationals have been eased. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval attributed the improvement to both sides maintaining peace along the border.
However, tensions persist along the Line of Actual Control, with fresh reports of military confrontations reported in July. Despite this, both sides have agreed to use diplomatic and military channels to avoid misunderstandings. The state of the border affairs will reflect on the state of broader bilateral ties.
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