Modi & Xi Hold Bilateral Talks at BRICS Summit
By Business Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met at the BRICS Summit to discuss stabilizing India-China relations and border issues.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit to discuss the trajectory of India-China relations. Both leaders emphasized the importance of a strategic, long-term perspective, asserting that bilateral differences should not escalate into disputes.
Guiding Principles for Relations
PM Modi highlighted the necessity of mutual respect, sensitivity, and interest as guiding principles for the relationship. The discussion focused on several core areas:
A significant portion of the discussion focused on the border, with PM Modi stressing that peace and tranquility in border areas are essential for the development of bilateral ties. Both leaders urged adherence to existing agreements and expressed a commitment to finding a fair and mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary question.
Economic and Regional Cooperation
On the economic front, the two leaders addressed multiple key aspects of trade and cooperation:
They discussed addressing structural trade imbalances, supply chain challenges, and the need for predictable market access. Both nations agreed to enhance people-to-people ties, cultural exchanges, and business linkages, while committing to greater cooperation on regional and global issues.