US EditionIndia’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties
- On August 19, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi in India to address their long-standing Himalayan border dispute and enhance bilateral relations.
- The meeting follows a yearslong standoff worsened by a deadly 2020 border clash and coincides with India facing U.S. tariffs and strained ties with Washington.
- Over the past year, India and China have reached an agreement on border patrols, pulled back some troops from specific areas, increased diplomatic visits, and engaged in talks to reopen trade via three border crossings.
- Modi called for peace and respect of interests while Wang said China values the visit to properly handle differences and build consensus on border talks.
- Modi will attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China later this month aiming to further stabilize relations despite ongoing political and economic challenges.
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