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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to deliver a personal invitation from President Xi Jinping. PM Modi accepted the invitation to attend the SCO Summit in Tianjin later this month. The leaders discussed the steady progress in bilateral relations since Modi's meeting with Xi in Kazan last year. Modi emphasized that stable and constructive India-China ties are crucial for regional and global prosperity.

Key Points: PM Modi Meets Chinese FM Wang Yi Accepts Xi Jinping SCO Summit Invite

  • Wang Yi delivered Xi Jinping's personal invitation for SCO Summit in Tianjin
  • Modi emphasized peace on border and mutual resolution of boundary issues
  • Both sides noted positive progress since Modi-Xi Kazan meeting last year
  • Resumption of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra highlighted as key confidence-building measure
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi calls on PM Modi

PM Modi meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, accepts President Xi's SCO Summit invitation, and emphasizes stable India-China ties for regional peace.

"Stable, predictable, constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and prosperity - PM Modi"

New Delhi, Aug 19

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, handing over a message and invitation from President Xi Jinping to the PM for the SCO Summit being held in Tianjin, later this month.

Wang Yi, a Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party, also shared his positive assessment of bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and 24th Meeting of the Special Representatives, which he co-chaired with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval during his two-day visit.

"Glad to meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi. Since my meeting with President Xi in Kazan last year, India-China relations have made steady progress guided by respect for each other's interests and sensitivities. I look forward to our next meeting in Tianjin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. Stable, predictable, constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and prosperity," PM Modi posted on X after the meeting.

Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity on the border, and reiterated India's commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question.

"Prime Minister welcomed the steady and positive progress in bilateral ties since his meeting with President Xi in Kazan last year, guided by mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity, including the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra," read a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office (PMO)

"Prime Minister thanked President Xi for the invitation to the SCO Summit and conveyed his acceptance. He expressed support for China's Presidency of the SCO Summit and said that he looked forward to meeting President Xi in Tianjin. The PM underlined that stable, predictable, and constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional and global peace and prosperity," it added.

- IANS

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Priya S
Positive development! Both countries are economic powerhouses and regional stability is crucial. Hope the SCO Summit leads to better understanding and cooperation 🇮🇳🤝🇨🇳
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Aman W
While dialogue is important, we must not forget Galwan. Our government should ensure national security is never compromised in these talks. Jai Hind!
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Sarah B
As an expat in India, I appreciate how PM Modi is balancing diplomacy with firmness. The world needs more stable India-China relations for global economic recovery.
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Vikram M
Resumption of Kailash Mansarovar yatra is a good confidence building measure. Cultural and religious connections can help bridge political differences.
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Nikhil C
Hope this isn't just diplomatic formality. China's track record on boundary agreements hasn't been great. India should proceed with cautious optimism.

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