Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting in Tianjin, China, marking a reunion after seven years. The leaders engaged in discussions for about an hour, with the meeting attracting global interest, particularly given the current trade dynamics involving the United States. Xi Jinping’s comments indicated the meeting’s importance.
During the meeting, Xi Jinping stated that he was pleased to meet PM Modi and welcomed him to the SCO summit, recalling their productive meeting in Kazan.
Xi Jinping pointed out the changing global environment and emphasized the significance of China and India, two ancient civilizations and the world’s most populous countries, and also important members of the Global South. He underscored the necessity for the two nations to be friendly neighbors and to collaborate, emphasizing the significance of the ‘Dragon and the Elephant’ working together.
PM Modi focused on maintaining peace and stability at the border, fostering mutual cooperation, and strengthening bilateral ties. He acknowledged the welcoming atmosphere and noted the positive impact of their prior discussions in Kazan. The talks also addressed border management and the potential for restarting the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.