Jaishankar Meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, Reiterates India’s Firm Stance Against Terrorism

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Delhi on a two-day visit to India. He held talks with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, in which issues such as bilateral relations, terrorism, and border disputes were discussed. Jaishankar made it clear that “dealing with terrorism is our priority” and emphasized the need to build stable and cooperative relations between the two countries.

New Delhi: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in Delhi on a two-day visit to India. He held talks with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, in which issues such as bilateral relations, terrorism, and border disputes were discussed. Jaishankar made it clear that "dealing with terrorism is our priority" and emphasized the need to build stable and cooperative relations between the two countries.

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Main discussion topics

Efforts are being made to normalize the strained relations after the Galwan conflict (2020). Since being affected by trade war from US, India and China are having talks on balancing trade, investment, and tariff war. A few days ago, it was reportewd that India and China may resume direct flights and the agreement is being made to resume air travel, which was closed after Corona.  Kailash Mansarovar Yatra was resumed after many years and tourist visa process started.

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Meeting with Prime Minister Modi

Wang Yi will also meet PM Modi on August 19. This meeting is important, as it is rare for a foreign minister to have direct communication with the Indian PM. It is clear that both countries are serious about improving relations.

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India-China relations: Past developments

• 2020: Violent clash in Galwan Valley, 20 Indian soldiers martyred.
• 2022: Wang Yi's last visit to India, an attempt to reduce tensions.
• 2024: 23rd round of border talks in Beijing.
• 2025: Modi-Xi Jinping informal talks at G20 and BRICS summits.

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Way forward

PM Modi is likely to visit China for the upcoming SCO summit, where bilateral talks may take place. The main focus will be on maintaining peace on LAC in 24th round of talks. India's strategy is to reduce the trade deficit with China.

This visit of Wang Yi marks a new beginning in India-China relations. Both countries want to resolve mutual disputes through diplomacy, but India will not compromise on issues like border security and terrorism.