On January 27, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Beijing and underlined the need for China and India to promote mutual understanding rather than mutual hostility. The two countries’ fragile relations, which have been caused by border tensions and military standoffs since 2020, are being improved by ongoing diplomatic efforts, including this summit.
According to Wang, both nations ought to prioritise “mutual support and mutual achievement” over “suspicion and alienation.” He emphasised that strengthening bilateral ties is in line with both countries’ core interests and advances regional stability and world peace.
Both officials assessed the status of earlier agreements regarding border management during their talks, with a focus on the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where tensions have been high.
They also talked about real-world collaboration in a number of areas, including as connectivity, trade, and facilitating visas for both nations’ populations. 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.
The gathering comes after a string of high-level discussions meant to restore relations following major military conflicts in 2020. According to reports, both sides are eager to restore direct flights and relax visa requirements put in place after the Galwan Valley disaster, which claimed both sides’ lives.
