India, China reaffirm commitment to 'stable and predictable' bilateral relations
Beijing, May 19
The Indian Embassy in China announced that Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami held an introductory meeting with the Director General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Liu Jinsong, in Beijing, as both sides reviewed the state of bilateral ties and regional cooperation.
In a post on X on Monday, the Embassy said that the discussions covered "bilateral relations, regional developments, promoting people-to-people exchanges, and cooperation under the BRICS framework."
The two officials also emphasised continued diplomatic engagement between India and China, agreeing "to continue efforts to implement the vision of the leaders of the two countries towards a stable, predictable, and mutually beneficial relationship."
Earlier on May 15, Chinese ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, congratulated India over the "successful" BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi from May 14 to 15.
Feihong, who represented China in the absence of Foreign Minister Wang Yi, said that the BRICS countries engaged in constructive and in-depth discussions on various issues amidst the changing global landscape. He stated that China stands ready to work with all member countries to deepen solidarity and cooperation.
"Congratulations to India on successfully hosting the BRICS FMM. In the face of a complex global landscape, BRICS countries engaged in in-depth and constructive discussions on a wide range of issues. The Chair's Statement and Outcome Document demonstrate broad consensus on international and regional issues, the future development of BRICS, as well as reform of global governance and the multilateral system," Feihong said.
"As incoming Chair, China stands ready to work with all partners to deepen solidarity and cooperation, and looks forward to welcoming colleagues to China next year," the Ambassador said on 'X'.
Earlier, on May 7, the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Hong Lei.
According to a post on X by the Embassy of India in Beijing, the ceremony took place in Beijing on Wednesday, formally marking the presentation of credentials by the Indian envoy to the Chinese foreign ministry official.
"Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China, HE Hong Lei, in Beijing on May 7, 2026," the Embassy said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As an Indian living abroad, I hope this dialogue translates into real peace. The BRICS cooperation is important, but we must stay vigilant. The Chinese ambassador's congratulations seem like a diplomatic gesture - let's see how things unfold on the ground.
Stable and predictable - that's what we need after the Galwan incident. But these meetings happen so often, yet ground realities don't change much. Let's hope Ambassador Doraiswami's tenure brings something concrete. China has to stop playing games on the border.
People-to-people exchanges mentioned - that's crucial. I've studied in China and there's so much misunderstanding on both sides. Cultural bridges can help where politics fails. But India must also push for fair trade terms - Make in India can't suffer if we're too friendly. 🤝
It's all about national interest. China needs India for BRICS credibility, and we need stability to focus on economy. But this 'mutually beneficial' talk - China's track record isn't great. Remember they blocked our NSG bid? Let's be cordial but not naive. 🇮🇳💪
Good diplomacy move from both sides. The BRICS framework is one of the few multilateral platforms where India and China can interact as equals. But Western media will paint this as India getting too close to China - we need to balance relationships carefully.
K