Peace at Border Key to Normal India-China Ties: Jaishankar to Wang Yi
Jaishankar said fair market access and stable supply chains are needed as India and China work to normalise ties after the eastern Ladakh standoff.
- On Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila, reiterating that peace along the border remains a "pre-requisite" for normal India-China relations.
- Ties remain strained following the over four-year eastern Ladakh border standoff, though both nations finalized a disengagement pact for Depsang and Demchok in October 2024.
- Economic ties are expanding, with bilateral trade reaching $151.1 billion, but Jaishankar flagged concerns regarding market access and supply chain predictability as the trade deficit widened to $112.16 billion.
- Jaishankar appreciated China's support for BRICS initiatives during India's chairship, emphasizing that "differences should not become disputes" to manage particular interests.
- The two ministers discussed these issues while participating in high-level meetings under the framework of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations in the Philippine capital.
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Border peace pre-requisite for normal ties, Jaishankar tells Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila - The Tribune
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila, reiterating that border peace is a "pre-requisite" for normal ties. Emphasising mutual respect, Jaishankar also raised concerns over trade imbalances, supply chain unpredictability, and market access while acknowledging recent progress in bilateral relations.
Border peace "pre-requisite" for normal ties, Jaishankar tells Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila, reiterating that border peace is a "pre-requisite" for normal ties. Emphasising mutual respect, Jaishankar also raised concerns over trade imbalances, supply chain unpredictability, and market access while acknowledging recent progress in bilateral relations.
Border peace prerequisite for normal ties between India and China: Jaishankar
S Jaishankar told Wang Yi in Manila that border peace is essential for normal India-China ties. He also pressed for progress on trade, supply chains and wider exchanges as relations slowly improve.
Jaishankar raises market access, trade imbalance in talks with Yi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila, reiterating that peace and tranquillity in border areas are prerequisites for normal India-China relations. He stressed the importance of mutual respect, interest, and sensitivity, while also raising concerns about market access, trade imbalance, and supply chain uncertainties.
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