Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders welcomed the steady progress in India-China relations since their previous meeting.
Border and Bilateral Issues
Prime Minister Modi underlined that peace on the border is essential for the development of bilateral ties and stressed the need for both sides to observe existing agreements and understandings on border-related issues. The discussions covered the overall state of relations and areas of mutual interest.
Context of the Summit
The meeting took place during the BRICS Summit hosted by India. Both leaders participated in the adoption of the New Delhi Declaration. The talks form part of ongoing high-level engagement aimed at managing differences and expanding cooperation where possible.
