Modi and Xi 'expressed commitment' to resolving border issue: India
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said both countries should “stay committed” to resolving the boundary question and “maintain peace and tranquility in border areas”.
New Delhi, Sep 12 - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met during the BRICS summit and expressed their commitment to resolving the disputed border between their two nations, according to India's foreign ministry. The two leaders held a video conference, stating that they should work together towards a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question. Both sides should observe existing agreements and understandings on border-related issues, the statement added.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs echoed the sentiment, saying that both countries should stay committed to advancing bilateral relations, resolving the boundary question, and maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas. They agreed on being partners rather than rivals, with development opportunities rather than threats to each other.
China is India's largest trading partner, with the bilateral goods trade reaching US$151 billion in the 2025-2026 financial year. However, the trade imbalance remains significant, with India importing more than US$112 billion worth of goods from China. Both leaders emphasized the need to address concerns related to structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues.
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