On January 27, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri had important discussions in Beijing with the goal of enhancing India-China ties. Misri’s two-day visit involves talks under the Foreign Secretary-Vice Minister process, including this meeting.
The significance of strengthening collaboration and understanding between the two leaders was underlined. Instead of encouraging mistrust and alienation, Wang Yi advised both countries to “meet each other halfway” and concentrate on developing a cooperative relationship.
A review of the current border situation in Ladakh was part of the talks, especially in light of agreements reached in October 2024 on patrolling plans in vulnerable areas like Demchok and Depsang Plains. In order to maintain peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and avert further military conflicts, both parties agreed that ongoing communication was essential.
In an effort to rekindle cultural connections, Misri brought up the subject of reinstating the Kailash Mansarovar trip, which has been put on hold since the epidemic.
In order to strengthen people-to-people relations, talks also focused on streamlining the visa application procedure for Chinese and Indian nationals and expanding direct air connections between the two nations.
Misri reaffirmed support for China’s leadership role in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and stated India’s intention to commemorate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties with China.
Following military clashes in 2020, there was a period of tense tensions before this conference. Both nations have now implemented de-escalation measures, including as troop disengagements along the LAC. A more stable and cooperative partnership going forward is the goal of the negotiations, which are part of a larger diplomatic attempt to mend relationships damaged by past conflicts.
