Tianjin, August 31, 2025 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first visit to China in more than seven years, attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit in Tianjin and held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The discussion centered on strengthening India-China relations, with global issues like U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff policies also coming up.
During the talks, both leaders emphasized cooperation on critical fronts such as counter-terrorism, trade, investment, border stability, and building mutual trust.
Xi Jinping’s 4 suggestions to improve ties
According to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), President Xi Jinping proposed four major steps to deepen India-China relations:
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Enhancing strategic communication and strengthening mutual trust
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Expanding exchanges and cooperation between the two countries
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Respecting and supporting each other’s core concerns
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Strengthening multilateral cooperation to safeguard common interests
Modi’s response
Prime Minister Modi responded positively to the proposals, welcoming the suggestions as a constructive path toward stronger bilateral ties.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Eshwar (Egypt) stated, “The Prime Minister emphasized the importance of peace along the border and the need for stability to ensure smooth and continuous development in India-China relations.”
The meeting between Modi and Jinping marks a crucial step in easing tensions and exploring new avenues of cooperation between the two Asian giants.
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