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India-China Talks Focus on Positive Steps to Improve Bilateral Ties

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Chinese Vice Minister Sun Haiyan, emphasizing the need for positive steps to improve the bilateral environment. The discussions covered progress in stabilizing ties, with a focus on business and people-centric engagements. Both sides reviewed the positive momentum and committed to implementing the directions of their leaders to advance relations on a path of normalization. The Chinese side also congratulated India on its BRICS chairship and pledged support for a successful 2026 summit.

Key Points: India-China Discuss Positive Steps for Improved Relations

  • Stabilizing bilateral ties
  • Enhancing people-to-people exchanges
  • Supporting BRICS India 2026
  • Addressing sensitive issues
  • Implementing leaders' directions
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India and China discuss positive steps for improved bilateral relations

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Chinese Vice Minister Sun Haiyan to discuss stabilizing ties, people-to-people exchanges, and BRICS cooperation.

"need to take positive steps to create the right environment for improved bilateral relations - Ministry of External Affairs"

New Delhi, Jan 14

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday highlighted the need to take positive steps to create the right environment for improved bilateral relations between India and China during his meeting with Sun Haiyan, Vice Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China, who is on a visit to India from January 12-14.

"The discussions covered the progress made in stabilising and rebuilding bilateral ties with priority on business and people-centric engagements, and ways to take bilateral engagement forward in the new year. The Chinese side congratulated the Indian side on assuming the BRICS chairship this year and expressed its strong support for a successful BRICS Summit in India," read a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) after the meeting.

Sun Haiyan briefed Foreign Secretary Misri on her impressions from the visit, including her interactions with Indian media, think tanks and political parties. She also conveyed the expectations of the Chinese side to enhance exchanges under the MEA-IDCPC Programme.

"FS noted the importance of increasing the understanding between the people of the two countries in order to rebuild ties and, in this context, highlighted the need to take positive steps to create the right environment for improved bilateral relations. Both sides reiterated their commitment to implementing the important directions provided by their leaders, and to advancing bilateral relations on the path of normalisation," the MEA stated.

According to the MEA, both sides reviewed the positive momentum in bilateral relations and discussed ways to further advance ties by enhancing people-to-people exchanges and addressing concerns on sensitive issues.

On Tuesday, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong met External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the launch of preparations for BRICS India 2026 with the unveiling of the website, theme and logo.

"Glad to attend the launch of BRICS India 2026 Logo, Theme & Website. Pleasant conversation with External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar. Wish BRICS 2026 in India a full success. As one of the founding members, China looks forward to working with India and all parties to advance the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation," the diplomat posted on X after attending the event.

India has maintained that its chairship of BRICS will adopt a 'Humanity-first' and 'people-centric' approach to build for resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good to see diplomatic channels active. People-to-people exchanges, especially in education and tourism, can build genuine understanding. We share a long history; we should focus on our common future in BRICS for global good.
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Rohit P
"Humanity-first" approach for BRICS is perfect. Both are ancient civilizations. While we have our differences, cooperation on trade, climate, and technology is crucial. Hope this meeting translates into easier visas and more cultural festivals!
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Sarah B
As an expat living in Delhi, I find this encouraging for regional stability. A stable India-China relationship benefits the whole world economy. The focus on business engagements is key for global supply chains.
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Vikram M
Respectfully, I feel our side sometimes appears too eager for normalization. The article mentions "addressing concerns on sensitive issues" – this must mean the border. That should be the absolute priority before any grand BRICS plans. Our soldiers' sacrifice cannot be forgotten.
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Karthik V
Strong diplomacy at work. Engaging but firm. Hosting BRICS 2026 is a big opportunity for India to showcase leadership. China's support for the summit is a pragmatic step. Let's use this platform wisely.

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