Recently, S. Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of India, met with Wang Yi, the Chinese counterpart, during the G20 Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa. Jaishankar emphasized “notable developments” in India-China relations since their previous encounter in November 2024 during this meeting. These developments include talks on a number of topics pertaining to their relationship with China during visits by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
Jaishankar acknowledged the value of international cooperation in a divided world and conveyed his gratitude for the chance to have a conversation. He praised both nations’ efforts to maintain the G20 as an important organization, indicating their dedication to cooperative governance.
“I am glad that we could meet today on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Johannesburg. Such gatherings have provided an opportunity for our interaction even when our ties were going through a difficult phase,” EAM said in his opening remarks during a meeting with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi.
“We should also recognize that in a polarised global situation, our two countries have worked hard to preserve and protect the G20 as an institution. This in
Facilitating pilgrimages such as the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra was one topic of discussion.
The discussion also covered efforts to improve trade facilitation.
Significant border dispute tensions preceded the recent thaw in India-China relations. High-level diplomatic contacts between the two nations were made possible by a historic deal in October that resulted in military disengagement in eastern Ladakh. Opportunities for more advancement are presented by the approaching 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties, which might be marked by joint celebrations and possible trips to China by leaders such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi during significant summits like the SCO meetings later this year.
Notwithstanding these encouraging advancements, problems still exist because of enduring border conflicts and long-standing geopolitical disagreements. Nonetheless, both countries are dedicated to preserving border stability while looking for opportunities for collaboration on international forums like
