Historic Meeting in Kazan: India-China Leaders Pave Way for Renewed Relations

In a pivotal BRICS Summit meeting, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, focusing on communication and cooperation. This marks the first structured interaction between the leaders in five years, aimed at addressing border disputes and enhancing strategic relations.

In a landmark meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping charted a course towards mending their nations' strained relations. Ambassador Xu Feihong emphasized the importance of adhering to historical trends and maintaining the right trajectory in bilateral relations.

The deliberations, held amid increased diplomatic engagement over recent weeks, focused on strengthening communication to manage differences. Both leaders vowed to cooperate towards mutual development goals, setting an example for other developing nations.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri highlighted that Modi underscored the critical need for peace along the India-China border to ensure tranquility. The meeting came in the wake of an agreement on patrolling arrangements along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, a development both leaders welcomed.

(With inputs from agencies.)