India and China have committed to advancing talks toward a political settlement of their long-standing boundary question, emphasizing overall bilateral growth and long-term mutual interests. During the 25th round of Special Representatives' Talks in Beijing—led by Indian National Security Advisor Ajit G. Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi—both nations highlighted that maintaining peace and tranquility along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) remains a prerequisite for normalized diplomatic, economic, and regional ties.


India, China push for settlement of border dispute in 'long-term' interests

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representative talks on the boundary question. The discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), strengthening confidence-building measures and advancing the gradual normalization of bilateral ties.


NSA Ajit Doval meets China's foreign minister Wang Yi

Breaking: Wang Yi hails ties, says India-China relations globally significant 

India and China India held the 25th meeting of the special representatives on the China-India boundary question in Beijing on Tuesday (August 25), with both sides holding comprehensive and candid discussions on the long-standing border issue, bilateral relations and regional and international developments. China's Special Representative Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, met India's Special Representative and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval for the talks.&nbsp;The meeting comes as New Delhi and Beijing continue efforts to stabilize bilateral relations and maintain peace along the disputed border. The Chinese Foreign Ministry had earlier said the talks would focus on advancing communication on the boundary question, maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas, and discussing bilateral and international issues.Wang Yi Calls for strategic and long-term approach.&nbsp;Wang Yi said China and India are important neighbours and major developing countries, arguing that stable bilateral relations serve the interests of both populations and have significance beyond the two countries. "China and India are important neighbours and representatives of major developing countries and emerging economies. The healthy and stable development of China-India relations is in the fundamental interests of both peoples, meets the common aspirations of countries in the Global South, and aligns with the trend of the times. China-India relations have transcended the bilateral scope and possess global and strategic significance."&nbsp;Wang referred to meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan and Tianjin, saying the two leaders had reached important understandings that provided direction for improving bilateral ties. He said China is prepared to work with India from a strategic and long-term perspective, strengthen communication, improve mutual understanding and manage differences. "China is willing to work with India to grasp bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, strengthen communication, enhance understanding, eliminate differences, overcome obstacles, and be good-neighborly and friendly friends and mutually beneficial partners, achieving a harmonious coexistence between the dragon and the elephant."&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-military-aircraft-lands-in-moscow-mystery-theories-swirl-as-kremlin-claims-it-has-no-idea-1787665191079">CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip to Russia amid rumours over US military aircraft mystery landing in Moscow</a><h2>India and China discuss border management</h2>Wang said the two sides are implementing understandings reached during previous Special Representatives' meetings and that institutionalized exchanges and cooperation are gradually resuming. He also said both countries remain committed to maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas. "Both sides should learn from historical experience, place the border issue in its proper place within bilateral relations, and move forward without stagnation, regression, or deviation, gradually building a positive narrative on China-India border affairs, making dialogue, peace, consultation, and cooperation the mainstream, and injecting positive factors into the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations."&nbsp;The talks covered border demarcation negotiations, border control, institutional mechanisms and cross-border cooperation. Earlier this month, the two countries' Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs also discussed demarcation, border management, mechanisms and cross-border cooperation while preparing for the 25th Special Representatives' meeting.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">VIDEO | Beijing: NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi hold Special Representatives’ talks on the border issue and improving bilateral ties. NSA Ajit Doval says, &quot;I am very happy to be here for the 25th round of our talks, which are particularly important against… <a href="https://t.co/NhZlyZXkyb">pic.twitter.com/NhZlyZXkyb</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://x.com/PTI_News/status/2092230106316235019?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 25, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Doval says India and China are partners, not competitors</h2>Ajit Doval emphasized the importance of stable and predictable relations between the two Asian powers. "India and China are both ancient civilizations, populous nations, and important economies, and are partners, not competitors. Developing a stable, predictable, and forward-looking India-China relationship is in the common interest of both peoples and is of great significance to Asia and the world."&nbsp;Doval said relations between the two countries had returned to a positive trajectory under the guidance of their leaders and noted that border areas had remained broadly peaceful. “Under the guidance of the leaders of both countries, India-China relations have returned to the right track, border areas have maintained overall peace, and exchanges and cooperation in various fields have steadily progressed.” He added that India is ready to strengthen strategic communication, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, deepen multilateral coordination and improve management of border areas.&nbsp;"India is willing to further strengthen strategic communication with China, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, deepen multilateral collaboration, effectively manage border areas, explore solutions to border issues, and promote the accelerated improvement and development of India-China relations."<h2>Both sides reaffirm 2005 political guiding principles</h2>During the meeting, China and India discussed ways to advance negotiations on boundary demarcation and strengthen mechanisms for maintaining stability along the frontier. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to the political guiding principles agreed in 2005 and agreed to use the Special Representatives mechanism to pursue a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable comprehensive settlement of the boundary question. They also agreed to continue addressing differences through dialogue and consultation while jointly maintaining peace and tranquility along the border.<h2>26th Special Representatives meeting to be held in India next year</h2>A key outcome of the meeting was an agreement to hold the 26th meeting of the Special Representatives on the China-India Boundary Question in India in 2027. The decision signals that both sides intend to maintain the Special Representatives mechanism as a key channel for negotiations and strategic communication on the boundary issue. The Chinese Foreign Ministry has described the Special Representatives talks as the principal channel for China-India boundary negotiations and an important platform for discussing issues of mutual interest. The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.<h2>‘The Chinese border is our most important border’: MJ Akbar</h2>On SR-level talks between NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese FM Wang Yi in China, former Union Minister MJ Akbar said, "The Chinese border is our most important border, whereas the Pakistani border is our most volatile border. But the management of the Chinese border is a critical element in whether there is equanimity in the relationship between India and China, and this has been true even before 1962. The reason why the NSA inspires confidence is that the Chinese respect his integrity and honour his candour. These virtues play well in the Chinese playbook. There has been a recent issue in terms, again, over Arunachal Pradesh, the Chinese maintain their positions, we assert our positions, but the secret of the relationship between India and China, as established in the historic visit by Rajiv Gandhi in 1988, is, and this is quite remarkable as a philosophy for resolution, both countries have accepted a formula in which non-resolution is the resolution. A conflict between India and China can really have ruinous implications for, I think, for the region as well as for, I think, the world. It will explode and perhaps join the bonfire that lies both to the west of this region as well as to the east."

China and India held the 25th Special Representatives meeting in Beijing, discussing border demarcation, peace, bilateral ties and the next 2027 talks

India and China India held the 25th meeting of the special representatives on the China-India boundary question in Beijing on Tuesday (August 25), with both sides holding comprehensive and candid discussions on the long-standing border issue, bilateral relations and regional and international developments. China's Special Representative Wang Yi, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, met India's Special Representative and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval for the talks. The meeting comes as New Delhi and Beijing continue efforts to stabilize bilateral relations and maintain peace along the disputed border. The Chinese Foreign Ministry had earlier said the talks would focus on advancing communication on the boundary question, maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas, and discussing bilateral and international issues. Wang Yi Calls for strategic and long-term approach. Wang Yi said China and India are important neighbours and major developing countries, arguing that stable bilateral relations serve the interests of both populations and have significance beyond the two countries. "China and India are important neighbours and representatives of major developing countries and emerging economies. The healthy and stable development of China-India relations is in the fundamental interests of both peoples, meets the common aspirations of countries in the Global South, and aligns with the trend of the times. China-India relations have transcended the bilateral scope and possess global and strategic significance." Wang referred to meetings between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Kazan and Tianjin, saying the two leaders had reached important understandings that provided direction for improving bilateral ties. He said China is prepared to work with India from a strategic and long-term perspective, strengthen communication, improve mutual understanding and manage differences. "China is willing to work with India to grasp bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, strengthen communication, enhance understanding, eliminate differences, overcome obstacles, and be good-neighborly and friendly friends and mutually beneficial partners, achieving a harmonious coexistence between the dragon and the elephant." Also Read: CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret trip to Russia amid rumours over US military aircraft mystery landing in Moscow India and China discuss border management Wang said the two sides are implementing understandings reached during previous Special Representatives' meetings and that institutionalized exchanges and cooperation are gradually resuming. He also said both countries remain committed to maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas. "Both sides should learn from historical experience, place the border issue in its proper place within bilateral relations, and move forward without stagnation, regression, or deviation, gradually building a positive narrative on China-India border affairs, making dialogue, peace, consultation, and cooperation the mainstream, and injecting positive factors into the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations." The talks covered border demarcation negotiations, border control, institutional mechanisms and cross-border cooperation. Earlier this month, the two countries' Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs also discussed demarcation, border management, mechanisms and cross-border cooperation while preparing for the 25th Special Representatives' meeting.

China and India held the 25th boundary talks in Beijing, reaffirming dialogue, border peace and the 2005 principles, with the next meeting set for India in 2027

Ajit Doval meets Wang Yi for 25th India-China boundary talks in Beijing, says 'India and China are partners, not competitors'

Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval has arrived in Beijing to hold high-stakes negotiations with Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor Wang Yi for the 25th round of Special Representatives talks on the India-China boundary dispute.

NSA Ajit Doval to meet Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi

The world's biggest stories in one bulletin! In today's Breaking World News, the US military launched another wave of strikes on Iranian military targets, marking the 12th consecutive night of attacks as tensions in the Middle East continue to rise. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia confirmed a tanker was hit in the Red Sea, while Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for attacks on shipping.

In Asia, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, reaffirming Beijing's commitment to strengthening China-India ties and resolving sensitive issues through dialogue.

Back in India, security remains tight at Delhi's Jantar Mantar as the CJP-led protest continues, with 16 Delhi Metro stations closed amid fresh tensions.

This bulletin also covers:

US-Iran conflict latest updates
China-India diplomatic talks
Saudi tanker attack in the Red Sea
Ukraine peace negotiations
Deadly attacks in Nigeria
France wildfire forces mass evacuations
Google parent Alphabet beats earnings expectations with AI-driven growth
Global political, military, business, and climate updates

Stay tuned to Beyond World Is One for the latest international news, geopolitical developments, and breaking headlines from around the globe.

CJP Protest | China-India Talks |  US Strikes Iran | Ukraine Peace Talks | Nigeria Attack | Wildfire

New Delhi: India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held “constructive and forward-looking” talks on Monday ahead of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting in New Delhi, with both sides noting progress towards “gradual normalisation” of ties.&nbsp;The meeting comes as India chairs BRICS this year ahead of a leaders’ summit in September. It marks the latest high-level contact between the two Asian giants, whose relations have been slowly recovering since the deadly border clashes in 2020 in eastern Ladakh.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/alan-greenspan-architect-of-modern-us-economy-and-fed-chair-under-4-presidents-dies-at-100-1782148833171">Alan Greenspan, architect of modern US economy and Fed chair under 4 presidents, dies at 100</a>&nbsp;According to the Indian side, the two top officials reviewed recent developments and highlighted steps towards stabilisation. “The NSA underlined that stable, predictable and constructive bilateral relations contribute to building of trust and better understanding between the two sides,” said an Indian readout.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/vance-says-iran-has-agreed-to-resume-iaea-nuclear-inspections-probably-by-this-week-1782143460029">Vance says Iran has agreed to resume IAEA nuclear inspections, probably by ‘this week’</a>&nbsp;Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Communist Party of China’s Political Bureau and Beijing’s special representative on the India-China border, is attending the meet at the invitation of Mr Doval.&nbsp;The meet is part of the broad contours of a pragmatic thaw that began accelerating after a 2024 border agreement.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/cred-founder-kunal-shah-becomes-global-ceo-of-whatsapp-meta-invests-900-million-in-fintech-startup-1782137297377">CRED founder Kunal Shah becomes global CEO of WhatsApp as Meta invests $900 million in startup</a>&nbsp;Since then, the two countries have resumed direct flights, eased some visa restrictions, restarted the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage, and taken incremental steps on trade and investment. Bilateral trade hit record levels in 2025, though India continues to grapple with a large deficit.&nbsp;The meeting is seen as preparation for potential higher-level engagements, including a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to India later this year for the BRICS summit.

Chinese FM Wang Yii, who is also a member of the Communist Party of China’s Political Bureau and Beijing’s special representative on the India-China border, is attending the meet at the invitation of India’s NSA Ajit Doval. The meet is part of a pragmatic thaw that started after 2024.

New Delhi: India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held “constructive and forward-looking” talks on Monday ahead of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting in New Delhi, with both sides noting progress towards “gradual normalisation” of ties. The meeting comes as India chairs BRICS this year ahead of a leaders’ summit in September. It marks the latest high-level contact between the two Asian giants, whose relations have been slowly recovering since the deadly border clashes in 2020 in eastern Ladakh. Also Read: Alan Greenspan, architect of modern US economy and Fed chair under 4 presidents, dies at 100 According to the Indian side, the two top officials reviewed recent developments and highlighted steps towards stabilisation. “The NSA underlined that stable, predictable and constructive bilateral relations contribute to building of trust and better understanding between the two sides,” said an Indian readout. Also Read: Vance says Iran has agreed to resume IAEA nuclear inspections, probably by ‘this week’ Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Communist Party of China’s Political Bureau and Beijing’s special representative on the India-China border, is attending the meet at the invitation of Mr Doval. The meet is part of the broad contours of a pragmatic thaw that began accelerating after a 2024 border agreement. Also Read: CRED founder Kunal Shah becomes global CEO of WhatsApp as Meta invests $900 million in startup Since then, the two countries have resumed direct flights, eased some visa restrictions, restarted the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage, and taken incremental steps on trade and investment. Bilateral trade hit record levels in 2025, though India continues to grapple with a large deficit. The meeting is seen as preparation for potential higher-level engagements, including a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to India later this year for the BRICS summit.

Chinese FM Wang Yii, who is also a member of the Communist Party of China’s Political Bureau and Beijing’s special representative on the India-China border, is attending the meet at the invitation of India’s NSA Ajit Doval. The meet is part of a pragmatic thaw that started after 2024.&nbsp;

NSA Doval to FM Wang Yi: Stable ties key to India-China understanding

China has pledged to support Cuba, as the Caribbean island faces mounting pressure from the US. The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a bilateral meeting with Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, said that Beijing will assist Havana and confront “power politics and bullying”, Chinese State media reported on Wednesday. Cuba is crumbling from the inside under an energy blockade from the United States.“China will continue to uphold justice and speak out on Cuba’s behalf, support the just cause of the Cuban people, and contribute to the development of Cuba’s economy and the improvement of its people’s livelihoods,” Wang Yi told the Cuban foreign minister, according to a Chinese readout of the meeting as reported by the Chinese State media on Wednesday. “It is essential to steadfastly respect the sovereignty and independence of all nations, and to oppose all forms of power politics and bullying,” he added, referring to the United States.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/cuba-humanitarian-crisis-us-tensions-un-trump-1779880064541">Cuba warns of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ seeks international help amid US sanctions</a>Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez, on Wednesday at the United Nations Security Council meeting, urged support from the international community, pointing at the dismal situation resulting from the sanctions, energy shortages and fuel pressure and said that the Caribbean nation faces a "humanitarian catastrophe." He said that Cuba is on the brink as it suffers from a blackout for 22 hours or more.Trump had previously, in January, following the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, cut off Cuba's supply lines from Venezuela. Now the US has increased its pressure on the island nation. Last week it indicted the 94-year-old former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, over the 1996 drowning of two US-based planes. Trump has publicly floated the idea of invading Cuba, justifying that many other Presidents wanted to, “it looks like I'll be the one that does it.”China's Foreign Ministry, in response to the indictment, urged the US to “stop brandishing... the judicial stick against Cuba and stop threatening force at every turn."Cuba has praised China’s unique ability to build consensus and shield developing Global South countries from coercive foreign policies&nbsp;&nbsp;

China has vowed to support Cuba as the island faces severe blackouts, sanctions and mounting pressure from the Trump administration. Beijing accused the US of “power politics and bullying” while Havana warned of a humanitarian catastrophe.

China has pledged to support Cuba, as the Caribbean island faces mounting pressure from the US. The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a bilateral meeting with Cuban counterpart Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, said that Beijing will assist Havana and confront “power politics and bullying”, Chinese State media reported on Wednesday. Cuba is crumbling from the inside under an energy blockade from the United States. “China will continue to uphold justice and speak out on Cuba’s behalf, support the just cause of the Cuban people, and contribute to the development of Cuba’s economy and the improvement of its people’s livelihoods,” Wang Yi told the Cuban foreign minister, according to a Chinese readout of the meeting as reported by the Chinese State media on Wednesday. “It is essential to steadfastly respect the sovereignty and independence of all nations, and to oppose all forms of power politics and bullying,” he added, referring to the United States. Also Read: Cuba warns of ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ seeks international help amid US sanctions Cuban Foreign Minister Rodriguez, on Wednesday at the United Nations Security Council meeting, urged support from the international community, pointing at the dismal situation resulting from the sanctions, energy shortages and fuel pressure and said that the Caribbean nation faces a "humanitarian catastrophe." He said that Cuba is on the brink as it suffers from a blackout for 22 hours or more. Trump had previously, in January, following the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, cut off Cuba's supply lines from Venezuela. Now the US has increased its pressure on the island nation. Last week it indicted the 94-year-old former Cuban leader Raúl Castro, over the 1996 drowning of two US-based planes. Trump has publicly floated the idea of invading Cuba, justifying that many other Presidents wanted to, “it looks like I'll be the one that does it.” China's Foreign Ministry, in response to the indictment, urged the US to “stop brandishing... the judicial stick against Cuba and stop threatening force at every turn."Cuba has praised China’s unique ability to build consensus and shield developing Global South countries from coercive foreign policies

China has vowed to support Cuba as the island faces severe blackouts, sanctions and mounting pressure from the Trump administration. Beijing accused the US of “power politics and bullying” while Havana warned of a humanitarian catastrophe.

China backs Cuba against US ‘bullying’ as Havana faces humanitarian crisis

China and the U.S. should prepare for "important ​high-level exchanges", Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said in a ‌call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday, while warning the Taiwan issue is "the biggest point of risk" for relations.
"The Taiwan issue ​concerns China's core interests," Wang told Rubio, adding that ​the U.S. should "keep its promises and make the right ⁠choices in order to open up new space for China-U.S. cooperation ​and make due efforts for world peace", an official summary of the ​call released by Wang's ministry showed.


Wang Yi Raises Taiwan Issue in Call With Marco Rubio

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday said that India and China should see one another as "partners, not rivals" and "opportunity instead of threat". Speaking at his annual press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress (NPC), Wang stated that both nations should continue following the direction set by PM Modi and Xi Jinping to improve bilateral relations without outside interference. In a post on X, FM Wang Yi also noted that Modi and Xi held a productive meeting in Tianjin last August. "Building on the fresh start enabled by their Kazan meeting in 2024, the Tianjin summit brought about further improvement in China-India relations," he added.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">FM Wang Yi: President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a successful meeting in Tianjin last August. Building on the fresh start enabled by their Kazan meeting in 2024, it brought about further improvement in China-India relations. Both sides are earnestly… <a href="https://t.co/o0SewUCSm7">pic.twitter.com/o0SewUCSm7</a>&mdash; Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/China_Amb_India/status/2030529733210112443?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 8, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h3>Reenergised interactions at all levels</h3>He added that both nations are eagerly implementing the understandings reached by their leaders, highlighting the renewed interactions at all levels between India and China, which have led to a new record in bilateral trade and closer people-to-people exchanges. He also said that all these efforts have made tangible benefits to the two peoples. &nbsp;"As each other’s important neighbours and members of the Global South, China and India enjoy profound civilizational ties and share extensive common interests. Mutual trust and cooperation are beneficial to the development of the two countries, while division and confrontation are detrimental to the rejuvenation of Asia," he noted in the post.&nbsp;"The two sides should follow the direction set by our leaders, remove interference, and advance toward the same goals. First, we must maintain the correct strategic perception of each other as partners rather than rivals, and as an opportunity instead of a threat. Second, we must uphold good-neighbourliness and friendship, and jointly safeguard peace and stability in the border areas. Third, we must focus on development, which is the biggest common denominator of our two countries, and produce more visible outcomes of practical cooperation. Fourth, we must step up to the plate, and support each other’s BRICS presidency over the next two years, so as to make BRICS cooperation more substantive and bring new hope to the Global South," he further added.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/iran-s-top-leadership-denies-reports-of-rift-after-pezeshkian-s-sorry-to-gulf-nations-1772946361827">Iran's top leadership denies reports of rift after Pezeshkian's 'sorry' to Gulf nations</a>

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said both nations are eagerly implementing the understandings reached by their leaders, highlighting the renewed interactions at all levels between India and China, which have led to a new record in bilateral trade and closer people-to-people exchanges.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Sunday said that India and China should see one another as "partners, not rivals" and "opportunity instead of threat". Speaking at his annual press conference on the sidelines of the National People’s Congress (NPC), Wang stated that both nations should continue following the direction set by PM Modi and Xi Jinping to improve bilateral relations without outside interference. In a post on X, FM Wang Yi also noted that Modi and Xi held a productive meeting in Tianjin last August. "Building on the fresh start enabled by their Kazan meeting in 2024, the Tianjin summit brought about further improvement in China-India relations," he added.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said both nations are eagerly implementing the understandings reached by their leaders, highlighting the renewed interactions at all levels between India and China, which have led to a new record in bilateral trade and closer people-to-people exchanges.

'India, China should see each other as partners, not rivals': Chinese FM Wang Yi pushes for warmer ties with New Delhi

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has concluded a two-day visit to India, aimed at improving diplomatic ties and discussing key regional and global issues.


India-China ties: BRICS unity strengthens amid US pressure

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has concluded a two-day visit to India, aimed at improving diplomatic ties and discussing key regional and global issues.

India-China relations: Direct flights, border trade to resume | Modi-Xi Jinping hail ties

In a major step forward, India and China have agreed to work on a settlement of the boundary question and have decided to set up an expert group that will explore an early solution to boundary delimitation. The Ministry of External Affairs shared the information in a statement issued on Tuesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and held discussions.&nbsp;The MEA said the two sides have also decided to resume direct flights at the earliest and increase the scale of Indian pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. India-China ties had hit a low after the Galwan clash in 2020 and a prolonged military standoff. However, there has been a marked uptick in ties since US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on India and China.&nbsp;“The two sides spoke positively of the progress made in the implementation of the important leader-level consensus in Kazan. They reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the border areas,” the MEA said.&nbsp;<h2>Expert group to be set up to explore ‘early harvest’ in boundary delimitation</h2>&nbsp;“The two special representatives agreed on setting up an Expert Group, under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC), to explore Early Harvest in boundary delimitation in the India-China border areas,” the statement said.&nbsp;WMCC, created in 2012, is a framework that helps India and China communicate and coordinate on border-related matters.&nbsp;Delimitation involves defining the boundary through legal and political means, without physical markers on the ground.&nbsp;<h2>Working group to be constituted for effective border management</h2>&nbsp;Wang Yi and Ajit Doval also decided that a working group would be set up under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs for effective border management to maintain peace and tranquility.&nbsp;Besides, both sides decided to use the existing diplomatic and military mechanisms for border management and will also discuss de-escalation, starting with its principles and modalities.&nbsp;After his meeting with Yi, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to finding a fair and mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary issue and stressed that stable and constructive relations between the two nations are essential for peace and prosperity in the region and beyond.

Besides the breakthrough, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said that the two sides have also decided to resume direct flights at the earliest and increase the scale of Indian pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.

In a major step forward, India and China have agreed to work on a settlement of the boundary question and have decided to set up an expert group that will explore an early solution to boundary delimitation. The Ministry of External Affairs shared the information in a statement issued on Tuesday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and held discussions. The MEA said the two sides have also decided to resume direct flights at the earliest and increase the scale of Indian pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar. India-China ties had hit a low after the Galwan clash in 2020 and a prolonged military standoff. However, there has been a marked uptick in ties since US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on India and China. “The two sides spoke positively of the progress made in the implementation of the important leader-level consensus in Kazan. They reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the border areas,” the MEA said. Expert group to be set up to explore ‘early harvest’ in boundary delimitation “The two special representatives agreed on setting up an Expert Group, under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC), to explore Early Harvest in boundary delimitation in the India-China border areas,” the statement said. WMCC, created in 2012, is a framework that helps India and China communicate and coordinate on border-related matters. Delimitation involves defining the boundary through legal and political means, without physical markers on the ground. Working group to be constituted for effective border management Wang Yi and Ajit Doval also decided that a working group would be set up under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs for effective border management to maintain peace and tranquility. Besides, both sides decided to use the existing diplomatic and military mechanisms for border management and will also discuss de-escalation, starting with its principles and modalities. After his meeting with Yi, PM Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to finding a fair and mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary issue and stressed that stable and constructive relations between the two nations are essential for peace and prosperity in the region and beyond.

Besides the breakthrough, the Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi said that the two sides have also decided to resume direct flights at the earliest and increase the scale of Indian pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.

India, China agree to work for early solution to boundary delimitation

India and China held the 24th round of border talks in New Delhi, where Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian NSA Ajit Doval to discuss the ongoing boundary dispute.


India-China Ties: Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets NSA Ajit Doval, Wang Yi to Meet PM Modi Later

India and China held the 24th round of border talks in New Delhi, where Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian NSA Ajit Doval to discuss the ongoing boundary dispute. Watch the India, China talks to know more updates on this!


Wang YI-Ajit Doval meet: India, China hold 24th round of border talks, seeks stability in bilateral ties

Wang YI- Doval meet: India, China hold 24th round of border talks 

Chinese FM Wang Yi meets NSA Ajit Doval in Delhi

India and China discussed trade and economic issues on Monday, including restarting border trade and direct flights, with India raising worries about China’s limits on exporting rare earth minerals.


Wang Yi In India: Differences Shouldn’t Turn Into Disputes, S. Jaishankar to Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has arrived in India for a two-day visit ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Beijing. 


Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with EAM Jaishankar ahead of SCO

Wang Yi's In India: China's FM To Begin 2-Day India Visit Ahead Of SCO Summit in Beijing 

The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan,&nbsp;and China will hold a meeting in Kabul on August 20, where they are expected to discuss the expansion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).&nbsp;Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan's Ishaq Dar, and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will also discuss counterterrorism, said Pakistani media.&nbsp;Muttaqi was scheduled to visit Pakistan on August 5. However, the visit was cancelled due to "technical" reasons.&nbsp;After the meeting in Kabul, the Chinese minister will travel to Pakistan the next day, on August 21.&nbsp;Pakistan and China will hold an annual strategic dialogue. Wang Yi will be on a two-day visit to Islamabad.&nbsp;The two nations will also discuss the corridor, economic and strategic relations, and regional security.&nbsp;This will be the Chinese Foreign Minister's first visit to Pakistan after the latter's four-day conflict with India.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wang Yi is expected to meet Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari.&nbsp;Earlier this month, Pakistan's Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal visited China, where he finalised the agenda for the meeting.&nbsp;China is Pakistan's closest strategic ally, which helps Islamabad economically. Earlier this year, China helped Pakistan with weapons and surveillance during the latter's conflict with India.&nbsp;In May, the foreign ministers of the three nations decided to expand the corridor. The trio met in Beijing.&nbsp;India opposes the CPEC as it passes through Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. New Delhi is also opposed to China’s Belt and Road initiative as the project includes the CPEC.

The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China will hold a meeting in Kabul on August 20, where they are expected to discuss the expansion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and China will hold a meeting in Kabul on August 20, where they are expected to discuss the expansion of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan's Ishaq Dar, and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi will also discuss counterterrorism, said Pakistani media. Muttaqi was scheduled to visit Pakistan on August 5. However, the visit was cancelled due to "technical" reasons. After the meeting in Kabul, the Chinese minister will travel to Pakistan the next day, on August 21. Pakistan and China will hold an annual strategic dialogue. Wang Yi will be on a two-day visit to Islamabad. The two nations will also discuss the corridor, economic and strategic relations, and regional security. This will be the Chinese Foreign Minister's first visit to Pakistan after the latter's four-day conflict with India. Wang Yi is expected to meet Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari. Earlier this month, Pakistan's Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal visited China, where he finalised the agenda for the meeting. China is Pakistan's closest strategic ally, which helps Islamabad economically. Earlier this year, China helped Pakistan with weapons and surveillance during the latter's conflict with India. In May, the foreign ministers of the three nations decided to expand the corridor. The trio met in Beijing. India opposes the CPEC as it passes through Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir. New Delhi is also opposed to China’s Belt and Road initiative as the project includes the CPEC.

Wang Yi will be on a two-day visit to Islamabad. It will be his first visit to the country since its military conflict with India.

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Pakistan on August 21

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is likely to visit India later this month for the &nbsp;India-China Special Representatives (SR) level talks. This will be the 24th round of the SR talks, and comes after the 23rd round of SR talks that took place in Beijing last year. The mechanism was initiated following a proposal by then-Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his 2003 visit to China, and aims to explore a political framework for resolving the boundary issue.This will be the second visit of the Chinese foreign minister to India since the 2020 Galwan clashes, the last being in March 2022. The upcoming visit of the Chinese FM, which is underway, comes even as both India and China aim to normalise ties after the Kazan meeting between PM Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. As part of the normalisation of ties, focus is on the resumption of the people-to-people ties including the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Both sides are also looking at cooperation on the sharing of river water data, resumption of direct air services, and exchanges between media and think-tanks.Ties between the 2 Asian neighbours were on a free fall since the Galwan clashes of 2020. India's increased worry has been China's support to Pakistan, a country that has been supporting cross-border terrorism against India and is seen as a destabilizing factor in the region as well. Pakistan has one of the largest numbers of its nationals listed as terrorists on the UN's international terror list.Last month the Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had visited China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO meetings. China is the host of the grouping for this year and will be hosting the summit at the end of August. In mid-July, it hosts the SCO Foreign Ministers meeting, for which India's external affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar is expected to travel to China. EAM is likely to hold a meeting with the host Chinese foreign minister, the Russian and Central Asian counterparts.This will be the first time Indian, Pakistani foreign ministers will be under the same roof since the Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-trained terrorists and the May conflict. No meeting is scheduled to take place between the 2 foreign ministers given Rawalpindi's support to cross-border terrorism. &nbsp;

The upcoming visit of the Chinese FM, which is underway, comes even as both India and China aim to normalise ties after the Kazan meeting between PM Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is likely to visit India later this month for the India-China Special Representatives (SR) level talks. This will be the 24th round of the SR talks, and comes after the 23rd round of SR talks that took place in Beijing last year. The mechanism was initiated following a proposal by then-Indian Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee during his 2003 visit to China, and aims to explore a political framework for resolving the boundary issue. This will be the second visit of the Chinese foreign minister to India since the 2020 Galwan clashes, the last being in March 2022. The upcoming visit of the Chinese FM, which is underway, comes even as both India and China aim to normalise ties after the Kazan meeting between PM Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping. As part of the normalisation of ties, focus is on the resumption of the people-to-people ties including the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Both sides are also looking at cooperation on the sharing of river water data, resumption of direct air services, and exchanges between media and think-tanks. Ties between the 2 Asian neighbours were on a free fall since the Galwan clashes of 2020. India's increased worry has been China's support to Pakistan, a country that has been supporting cross-border terrorism against India and is seen as a destabilizing factor in the region as well. Pakistan has one of the largest numbers of its nationals listed as terrorists on the UN's international terror list. Last month the Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had visited China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation or SCO meetings. China is the host of the grouping for this year and will be hosting the summit at the end of August. In mid-July, it hosts the SCO Foreign Ministers meeting, for which India's external affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar is expected to travel to China. EAM is likely to hold a meeting with the host Chinese foreign minister, the Russian and Central Asian counterparts. This will be the first time Indian, Pakistani foreign ministers will be under the same roof since the Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-trained terrorists and the May conflict. No meeting is scheduled to take place between the 2 foreign ministers given Rawalpindi's support to cross-border terrorism.

The upcoming visit of the Chinese FM, which is underway, comes even as both India and China aim to normalise ties after the Kazan meeting between PM Modi, and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China's Wang Yi likely to visit India this month

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that China will retaliate against the United States tariffs and accused Washington of "meeting good with evil". Watch this report for more details!

China FM Wang Yi warns US against imposing tariffs 'without reason'

India's External Affairs minister S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday (Feb 21) on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' meet.&nbsp;
Both the leaders discussed bilateral relations and global challenges.&nbsp;
Chinese foreign minister Yi said that the country's leaders have set out in the direction of improving the relationship.&nbsp;
"We affirm that China and India as two Asian civilisations and neighbours should engage in mutually beneficial cooperation," he said.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/its-possible-trump-eyes-new-trade-deal-with-china-8738910">&lsquo;It&rsquo;s possible&rsquo;: Trump eyes new trade deal with China</a>
Yi said that in the bilateral relationship, the most important thing last year was the summit meeting between President Xi Jinping and Indian PM Narendra Modi in Kazan.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">
India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and China's Wang Yi hold bilateral talks in Johannesburg on the sidelines of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/G20?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#G20</a> Foreign Ministers' meet WION correspondent <a href="https://twitter.com/KaldenOngmu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kaldenongmu</a> joins Diksha Bisla with the latest <a href="https://t.co/WSDhsx2v3v">pic.twitter.com/WSDhsx2v3v</a>
&mdash; WION (@WIONews) <a href="https://twitter.com/WIONews/status/1892887524709978587?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
Prior to the meeting, EAM Jaishankar stressed that India and China are members of BRICS, SCO and G20. "There are also regional and global issues of mutual interests wherein the exchange of perspectives will be to our mutual benefit. I look forward to our conversation today."
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indian-army-chief-general-upendra-dwivedi-highlights-border-de-escalation-efforts-with-china-8738572">Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi highlights border de-escalation efforts with China</a>
He pointed that gatherings like the G20 have provided opportunities for dialogue even during challenging phases in India-China relations.&nbsp;
Jaishankar acknowledged the collaborative efforts of both the countries in supporting G20 amid a polarized global landscape, highlighting the importance of international cooperation.
&ldquo;Such gatherings have provided an opportunity for our interaction even when our ties were going through a difficult phase,&rdquo; Jaishankar said. &ldquo;We should also recognize that in a polarized global situation, our two countries have worked hard to preserve and protect the G20 as an institution.&rdquo;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/india-nsa-ajit-doval-china-fm-wang-yi-hold-vital-talks-on-peace-along-lac-784914">India NSA Ajit Doval, China FM Wang Yi hold vital talks on peace along LAC</a>
He further mentioned key visits by the Indian NSA and Foreign Secretary to China since the leaders' last meeting during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November last year.
&ldquo;Our discussions have included the management of peace and tranquility in the border areas as well as other dimensions of our ties. I am glad today to have a further exchange of views,&rdquo; Jaishankar said.
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hours-after-trump-inauguration-putin-dials-dear-friend-xi-jinping-heres-what-they-talked-about-8641637">Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi said that the country's leaders have set out the overall direction of improving India-China relationship.

India's External Affairs minister S Jaishankar met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday (Feb 21) on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' meet. Both the leaders discussed bilateral relations and global challenges. Chinese foreign minister Yi said that the country's leaders have set out in the direction of improving the relationship. "We affirm that China and India as two Asian civilisations and neighbours should engage in mutually beneficial cooperation," he said. Also read: ‘It’s possible’: Trump eyes new trade deal with China Yi said that in the bilateral relationship, the most important thing last year was the summit meeting between President Xi Jinping and Indian PM Narendra Modi in Kazan. India's external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar and China's Wang Yi hold bilateral talks in Johannesburg on the sidelines of #G20 Foreign Ministers' meet WION correspondent @kaldenongmu joins Diksha Bisla with the latest pic.twitter.com/WSDhsx2v3v — WION (@WIONews) February 21, 2025 Prior to the meeting, EAM Jaishankar stressed that India and China are members of BRICS, SCO and G20. "There are also regional and global issues of mutual interests wherein the exchange of perspectives will be to our mutual benefit. I look forward to our conversation today." Also read: Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi highlights border de-escalation efforts with China He pointed that gatherings like the G20 have provided opportunities for dialogue even during challenging phases in India-China relations. Jaishankar acknowledged the collaborative efforts of both the countries in supporting G20 amid a polarized global landscape, highlighting the importance of international cooperation. “Such gatherings have provided an opportunity for our interaction even when our ties were going through a difficult phase,” Jaishankar said. “We should also recognize that in a polarized global situation, our two countries have worked hard to preserve and protect the G20 as an institution.” Also read: India NSA Ajit Doval, China FM Wang Yi hold vital talks on peace along LAC He further mentioned key visits by the Indian NSA and Foreign Secretary to China since the leaders' last meeting during the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in November last year. “Our discussions have included the management of peace and tranquility in the border areas as well as other dimensions of our ties. I am glad today to have a further exchange of views,” Jaishankar said. Also read: Hours after Trump inauguration, Putin dials 'dear friend' Xi Jinping - Here's what they talked about (With inputs from agencies)

'We should engage in mutual beneficial cooperation': Jaishankar meets Chinese FM Wang Yi on sidelines of G20

India and China should meet each other halfway and commit themselves to mutual understanding rather than mutual suspicion, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday as he met Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri here.

Indian foreign Secy Misri meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, call for commitment to mutual support

India and China on Wednesday decided to give positive directions for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra during the visit of National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval to Beijing.

Wang Yi-Doval Meet: India's NSA Ajit Doval Delivers Mansarovar Breakthrough in Beijing

Wang Yi-Doval Meet: Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra to Resume as Doval-Wang Yi Reach Consensus

Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and&nbsp;Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China in Beijing.&nbsp;The talks were held for the first time in five years after tensions soared between the two nations.&nbsp;

Both leaders met according to the decision taken during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan for them to meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and&nbsp; tranquillity in border areas and to explore a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question.

Doval and Wang Yi stressed the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship and seeking a fair and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-ready-to-work-with-india-says-chinese-envoy-as-nsa-doval-meets-wang-yi-in-beijing-784988">Also read:&nbsp;'China ready to work with India,' says Chinese envoy as NSA Doval meets Wang Yi in Beijing</a>

The representatives "positively affirmed the implementation of the latest disengagement agreement of October 2024, resulting in patrolling and grazing in relevant areas," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.&nbsp;

They further underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas to promote the overall development of the relationship between the two countries.&nbsp;

"They emphasised the need to ensure peaceful conditions on the ground so that issues on the border do not hold back the normal development of bilateral relations," the statement read.&nbsp;

Moreover, based on the events of 2020, both representatives also discussed various measures to maintain peace on the border and advance effective management.&nbsp;

Watch |&nbsp;India-China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue

<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-china-to-hold-special-representatives-dialogue-784818/embed" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>

They decided to use, coordinate, and guide the relevant diplomatic and military mechanisms towards this purpose.

Further, both the representatives provided a green signal for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade.

The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations.

(With inputs from agencies)

Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China in Beijing.

Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China in Beijing. The talks were held for the first time in five years after tensions soared between the two nations. Both leaders met according to the decision taken during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan for them to meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and tranquillity in border areas and to explore a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question. Doval and Wang Yi stressed the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship and seeking a fair and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question. Also read: 'China ready to work with India,' says Chinese envoy as NSA Doval meets Wang Yi in Beijing The representatives "positively affirmed the implementation of the latest disengagement agreement of October 2024, resulting in patrolling and grazing in relevant areas," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. They further underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas to promote the overall development of the relationship between the two countries. "They emphasised the need to ensure peaceful conditions on the ground so that issues on the border do not hold back the normal development of bilateral relations," the statement read. Moreover, based on the events of 2020, both representatives also discussed various measures to maintain peace on the border and advance effective management. Watch | India-China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue × They decided to use, coordinate, and guide the relevant diplomatic and military mechanisms towards this purpose. Further, both the representatives provided a green signal for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade. The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations. (With inputs from agencies)

India, China seek peace and tranquility on border, agree to resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

Beijing, China
Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China in Beijing. The talks were held for the first time in five years after tensions soared between the two nations. 
Both leaders met according to the decision taken during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan for them to meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and  tranquillity in border areas and to explore a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question.
Doval and Wang Yi stressed the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship and seeking a fair and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question. 
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-ready-to-work-with-india-says-chinese-envoy-as-nsa-doval-meets-wang-yi-in-beijing-784988">Also read: 'China ready to work with India,' says Chinese envoy as NSA Doval meets Wang Yi in Beijing</a>
The representatives "positively affirmed the implementation of the latest disengagement agreement of October 2024, resulting in patrolling and grazing in relevant areas," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. 
They further underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas to promote the overall development of the relationship between the two countries. 
"They emphasised the need to ensure peaceful conditions on the ground so that issues on the border do not hold back the normal development of bilateral relations," the statement read. 
Moreover, based on the events of 2020, both representatives also discussed various measures to maintain peace on the border and advance effective management. 
Watch | India-China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue
<div class="ui-state-default" contenteditable="false">
<div class="twitter-block" draggable="false">
<div class="videoWrapper trancodeVideo"><iframe allowfullscreen="" autoplay="1" class="includeVideo" frameborder="0" height="350" src="https://cdn.thepublive.com/wion/static/kaltura_player/wion_video_player_iframe.html?thumbnail=wion/media/post_attachments/files/2024/12/18/1802_wion_doval_7am-1734491114-00000003.jpg&videourl=https://vodakm.zeenews.com/vod/WION/1802_wion_doval_7am.mp4/index.m3u8&duration=124&tags=india,China,special representatives dialogue" style="width:100%;max-width:560px;" width="560"></iframe></div>
</div>
<a class="close-mark close-div" href="#" id="jqclosemark">×</a></div>
They decided to use, coordinate, and guide the relevant diplomatic and military mechanisms towards this purpose.
Further, both the representatives provided a green signal for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade.
The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations.
(With inputs from agencies)

Doval and Wang Yi stressed the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship and seeking a fair and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question. 



Beijing, China Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held the 23rd meeting of the Special Representatives of India and China in Beijing. The talks were held for the first time in five years after tensions soared between the two nations. Both leaders met according to the decision taken during the recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan for them to meet at an early date to oversee the management of peace and tranquillity in border areas and to explore a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable solution to the boundary question. Doval and Wang Yi stressed the importance of maintaining a political perspective of the overall bilateral relationship and seeking a fair and mutually acceptable framework for the settlement of the boundary question. Also read: 'China ready to work with India,' says Chinese envoy as NSA Doval meets Wang Yi in Beijing The representatives "positively affirmed the implementation of the latest disengagement agreement of October 2024, resulting in patrolling and grazing in relevant areas," the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. They further underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in the border areas to promote the overall development of the relationship between the two countries. "They emphasised the need to ensure peaceful conditions on the ground so that issues on the border do not hold back the normal development of bilateral relations," the statement read. Moreover, based on the events of 2020, both representatives also discussed various measures to maintain peace on the border and advance effective management. Watch | India-China to Hold Special Representatives Dialogue × They decided to use, coordinate, and guide the relevant diplomatic and military mechanisms towards this purpose. Further, both the representatives provided a green signal for cross-border cooperation and exchanges, including the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, data sharing on trans-border rivers, and border trade. The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020 and was sparked by Chinese military actions. It led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations. (With inputs from agencies)

India's NSA Ajit Doval met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng. The meeting came after Doval met China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and discussed a range of issues. Watch this report for more details!

India's National Security Advisor Doval Meets Chinese VP Han Zheng

wang-yi

Wang Yi, News on Wang Yi, stories on Wang Yi, articles on Wang Yi, Wang Yi stories at Wion, Wang Yi news, Wang Yi latest news

wang yi

India, China push for settlement of border dispute in 'long-term' interests

NSA Ajit Doval meets China's foreign minister Wang Yi

Breaking: Wang Yi hails ties, says India-China relations globally significant

Ajit Doval meets Wang Yi for 25th India-China boundary talks in Beijing

NSA Ajit Doval to meet Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi

CJP Protest | China-India Talks | US Strikes Iran | Ukraine Peace Talks | Nigeria Attack | Wildfire

NSA Doval to FM Wang Yi: Stable ties key to India-China understanding

China backs Cuba against US ‘bullying’ as Havana faces humanitarian crisis

Wang Yi Raises Taiwan Issue in Call With Marco Rubio

'India, China should see each other as partners, not rivals': Chinese FM Wang Yi

India-China ties: BRICS unity strengthens amid US pressure

India-China relations: Direct flights, border trade to resume | Modi-Xi Jinping hail ties

India, China agree to work for early solution to boundary delimitation

India-China Ties: Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets NSA Ajit Doval, Wang Yi to Meet PM Modi Later

Wang YI-Ajit Doval meet: India, China hold 24th round of border talks, seeks stability in bilateral ties

India-China Ties: Chinese FM Wang Yi Meets NSA Ajit Doval, Wang Yi to Meet PM Modi Later

Wang YI- Doval meet: India, China hold 24th round of border talks

Chinese FM Wang Yi meets NSA Ajit Doval in Delhi

Wang Yi In India: Differences Shouldn’t Turn Into Disputes, S. Jaishankar to Wang

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi holds talks with EAM Jaishankar ahead of SCO

Wang Yi's In India: China's FM To Begin 2-Day India Visit Ahead Of SCO Summit in Beijing

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit Pakistan on August 21

China's Wang Yi likely to visit India this month

China FM Wang Yi warns US against imposing tariffs 'without reason'

'We should engage in mutual beneficial cooperation': Jaishankar meets Chinese FM Wang Yi on sidelines of G20

Indian foreign Secy Misri meets Chinese FM Wang Yi, call for commitment to mutual support