Xi-Modi talks today, Beijing says will work to ‘be partners helping each other succeed’

Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to New Delhi, China has expressed its intention to foster a strong partnership with India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with President Xi during the BRICS summit, marking the third consecutive year of bilateral meetings between the two leaders. Beijing has emphasized its commitment to handling the relationship between India and China from a strategic height and long-term perspective, aiming to become "friends" and "partners helping each other succeed."

China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, announced the meeting on social media, stating that it will be the third time in a row that the two leaders have met. She highlighted the importance of strategic guidance from the leaders in handling bilateral relations, stepping up communication, and enhancing cooperation. The Ambassador also touted the importance of properly managing differences and maintaining good neighborly relations.

In response, India's Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, argued that a stable and cooperative relationship between India and China is crucial not only for the two nations but also for the credibility and effectiveness of the BRICS platform. He highlighted the sustained engagement between India and China at the working level, as well as high-level exchanges that have helped build trust and understanding.

Doraiswami concluded that these developments have led to genuine cooperation on the ground, providing confidence for the future of the relationship between the two nations.