Politics · India Bureau
China views India ties through strategic, long-term lens: Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping has underscored Beijing's commitment to developing relations with India on a strategic and long-term basis. The statement came during a bilateral meeting between Xi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
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The two leaders held talks on the sidelines of the BRICS conference, where Modi extended a welcome to the Chinese president. Xi's framing of Sino-Indian relations reflected China's approach to deepening ties with its South Asian neighbour beyond immediate bilateral issues.
The bilateral meeting marked an engagement between two of Asia's largest economies amid a complex regional landscape. Both nations are key members of the BRICS grouping, which has expanded its membership and influence in global affairs.
Relations between India and China have faced periodic tensions over border disputes and strategic differences in recent years. The meeting between Modi and Xi provided an opportunity for direct dialogue on matters of mutual concern and cooperation.
The BRICS summit in New Delhi brought together leaders from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, along with newer member states. The gathering underscored India's role as a significant player in multilateral forums shaping regional and global dynamics.