Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said during a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit this Sunday that New Delhi is committed to improving relations with Beijing.
Modi is visiting China for the first time in seven years to attend a two-day regional security forum meeting, which also includes Russian President Vladimir Putin and leaders from Central Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East, showcasing solidarity among Global South countries.
In a video on the official account of the Indian leader on the X platform, Modi told Xi during the meeting, "We are committed to developing our relations based on mutual respect, trust, and consideration."
The bilateral meeting took place five days after Washington imposed a 50% tariff on Indian goods due to New Delhi's purchases of Russian oil.
Modi stated that an atmosphere of "peace and stability" has emerged along the disputed border in the Himalayan region between his country and China, where clashes occurred between the two nations' forces resulting in casualties in 2020, leading to a freeze on most areas of cooperation between the nuclear-armed rivals.
He added that an agreement has been reached between the two countries regarding border management, without providing details.
The two leaders held a meeting in Russia last year after reaching an agreement to conduct patrols along the border.
Modi mentioned that direct flights between the two countries, which have been suspended since 2020, "are being worked on for resumption," without specifying a timeline.
China also agreed to lift restrictions on the export of rare earth materials, fertilizers, and tunnel boring machines this month during the visit of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India.
We are committed to developing our relations based on mutual respect, trust, and consideration.
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