PM Modi holds bilateral talks with China's Xi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping engaged in bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Xi emphasized that India and China should view their relationship from a long-term strategic perspective. He noted that despite their differences, the two nations have been able to support and help each other for common development.
Modi expressed gratitude for China's support during India's BRICS chairmanship and stated that they now have an opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation. This meeting marks Xi's first visit to India in seven years and represents the third consecutive year the two leaders have met. Both countries are seeking to move beyond years of strained relations following the 2020 Ladakh standoff.
The meeting is expected to provide signals on the future direction of India-China ties as the two nations aim to transcend their differences and foster greater cooperation.
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