Kazan(Russia): The bilateral talks held on Wednesday between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit have melted the ice of relations between India and China to a great extent for almost 4 years. During this time, the way has also been opened for resolution of the LAC dispute that has been going on between the two countries since the Galvan Valley violence in June 2020. PM Modi and Xi Jinping on Wednesday supported the India-China agreement on patrolling and disengagement of troops along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. The two leaders issued instructions to restore various bilateral dialogue mechanisms in this regard, indicating efforts to normalize relations that were affected by the 2020 military clash.
Let us tell you that on the sidelines of the BRICS summit, the PM Modi-Jinping talks lasted for about 50 minutes. In the meeting, PM Modi underlined the importance of properly handling differences and disputes and not allowing them to disturb peace and stability in the border areas. He said that mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity should remain the basis of relations. Modi and Xi, in their first bilateral meeting in nearly five years, also directed for early resumption of stalled Special Representatives talks on the border issue. He said that it can play an important role in maintaining peace and stability on the border. This was the first meeting at the top level between the two countries after the eastern Ladakh border dispute arose in 2020.
India-China relations important for global peace and stability: PM Modi
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the two leaders stressed the need to pursue bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, enhance strategic dialogue and explore the possibility of cooperation to address developmental challenges. After the talks, Modi said in a post on 'X', “India-China relations are important for the people of both the countries and for regional and global peace and stability.” Will guide the relations.'' Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said in the press conference that the two leaders mentioned that the Special Representatives have an important role to play in resolving the India-China border dispute issue and maintaining peace and stability in the border areas. Will happen. Modi and Xi directed the special representatives to meet soon and continue their efforts.
Chances of resolving India-China dispute in Eastern Ladakh
Misri said, “We are looking forward to the next meeting of the Special Representatives at an appropriate time.” Referring to New Delhi's stance on the eastern Ladakh dispute, Misri said that restoration of peace and stability in the border areas would help. There will be scope for both sides to return to the path of normalization of bilateral relations. “As you all know, this meeting comes soon after the agreement on disengagement and patrolling and efforts to resolve the issues that have arisen in the India-China border areas in 2020,” he said. Naturally, both leaders welcomed the agreement reached between the two sides through sustained dialogue over the past several weeks through diplomatic and military channels.'' The Foreign Secretary said Modi and Xi discussed the strategic and long-term vision of bilateral relations. reviewed and believe that stable relations between the two countries will have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity. Misri said both Modi and Xi stressed that India and China can have peaceful and stable relations with maturity and understanding and by respecting each other.
Bilateral dialogue between India and China will move forward
Other countries keep an eye on the agreements between the two countries
PM Modi said that I am sure that we will talk with an open mind and our discussions will be constructive. On his part, Xi said that the people of both the countries and the international community are keeping a close eye on this meeting. “It is important for both sides to have greater dialogue and cooperation, properly deal with their differences and disagreements, and help meet each other's development aspirations,” he said, responding to a question whether the patrolling And the disengagement agreement will include the issues of Depsang and Demchok, Misri indicated, adding that these two conflict sites are part of the agreement. He said, “From the statements I have made in the last 48 to 72 hours, I think the answer has been very clear.” Misri also explained in detail about the communication mechanism of the special representatives. “Both leaders noted that the Special Representatives on the India-China border issue have an important role to play in resolving the border issue and maintaining peace and stability in the border areas,” he said.
Ajit Doval and Wang Yi will lead the next meetings
India's special representative to continue the talks between India and China is National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, while the Chinese side is led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi. “No talks have been held in the format of special representatives since December 2019,” Misri said. Therefore, after today's meeting, we hope to schedule the next round of Special Representatives talks at an appropriate date,” the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement on the Modi-Xi talks. “Welcoming the recent agreement for complete resolution of the issues that arose in 2020 and complete disengagement of troops in the India-China border areas, Prime Minister Modi called for an appropriate resolution of differences and disputes,” the statement said. Underlined the importance of dealing with terrorism and not allowing them to disturb peace and stability.'' (Language)
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