‘Peaceful atmosphere at border’: What PM Modi told China’s Xi at Tianjin bilateral talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday (August 31) on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin, where he stressed that the border situation between India and China is “peaceful,” after 5 years of military standoff following the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020.

PM Modi emphasised that India and China are committed to advancing their relationship on the foundation of “mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity.”

Reflecting on past talks, Modi noted, “Last year in Kazan, we had very fruitful discussions, which gave a positive direction to our relations. After the disengagement on the border, an atmosphere of peace and stability has been created."

“An agreement has been reached between our Special Representatives regarding border management. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has been resumed. Direct flights between the two countries are also being resumed. The interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to our cooperation. This will also pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity. We are committed to taking our relations forward on the basis of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity,” PM Modi said during the meeting.

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“The World is going towards transformation. China and India are two of the most civilizational countries. We are the world’s two most populous countries and part of the Global South… It is vital to be friends, a good neighbour, and the Dragon and the Elephant to come together,” Xi remarked during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin.

The bilateral talks lasted for over half an hour, with NSA Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri present from the Indian side, while Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi joined from Beijing’s delegation.