Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping hold talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping finally sat down for formal talks after five years, signaling a possible thaw in icy relations following a deadly military clash in 2020. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, where both leaders emphasized the importance of resolving disputes.
Their discussion comes in the wake of a recent agreement to de-escalate a four-year military standoff along the border in the Himalayas. The leaders highlighted the significance of maintaining stable and amicable relations between their nations, stressing the positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity.
Despite the tensions, Modi and Xi have actively engaged in diplomatic efforts to ease border tensions and improve relations. The recent pact on military patrols along the frontier marks a positive step forward, although the specifics of the agreement remain unclear.
As two of the largest nations on earth, India and China are making strides towards mutual understanding and cooperation, setting an example for developing countries and promoting international unity and democracy.