In a landmark Monday meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar set a positive tone for China-India relations. Over two hours of constructive dialogue, they finalized a 10-point roadmap covering bilateral cooperation, regional summits and global governance.
Here are the highlights:
- Leadership at the helm: Both sides agreed their top leaders play an irreplaceable role in driving a stable, forward-looking relationship and pledged to fully implement shared visions.
- Backing the SCO summit: China welcomed Prime Minister Modi to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, while India reaffirmed full support for China's SCO presidency.
- Mutual BRICS support: China will back India's hosting of the 2026 BRICS summit, with India returning the favor at the 2027 edition.
- Reviving dialogue: Plans are underway to resume key bilateral mechanisms, including the third China-India High-level Mechanism on People-to-People Exchanges in India in 2026.
- 75th anniversary events: Both sides will jointly mark 75 years of diplomatic ties in 2025 with cultural and academic celebrations.
- Direct flights: An updated air services agreement will unlock direct routes between the Chinese mainland and India, with streamlined visas for tourists and business travelers.
- Pilgrimage pathways: Indian pilgrims will see expanded access to sacred sites in Xizang Autonomous Region in 2026.
- Trade and investment: Concrete measures will boost cross-border trade flows and investment.
- Border peace: Both governments will maintain tranquility along border areas through friendly consultations.
- Championing multilateralism: India and China will coordinate on major global issues, uphold the WTO trading system and promote a multi-polar world that safeguards developing nations.
As two of Asia's giants, China and India are sending a clear message: cooperation can pave the way for shared prosperity. The next milestones include the SCO summit in Tianjin and a series of diplomatic celebrations leading up to the 75th anniversary of bilateral ties. Stay tuned.
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