NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed the need to further promote business linkages and greater mobility between their countries on Saturday, as New Delhi and Beijing rebuild ties that were badly damaged by a 2020 military clash on their disputed Himalayan border. Modi and Xi met on the sidelines of the BRICS leaders' summit in New Delhi.
During the high-level discussions, both leaders acknowledged that stable and cooperative relations between the two Asian giants are essential for regional peace and global economic stability. They reviewed the progress made through various diplomatic and military channels to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control.
The talks also focused on expanding bilateral trade, resolving long-standing market access issues, and facilitating easier visa procedures for business professionals, academics, and tourists from both nations. Economic ministers have been directed to draft a comprehensive roadmap for future cooperation.
Political analysts have termed this interaction a significant step forward in normalizing diplomatic engagement after years of stagnation. Both governments expressed optimism that continued dialogue at the highest levels will yield mutually beneficial outcomes for their respective populations.