China, India hold border talks, agree to continue search for boundary settlement
Summary
China and India have agreed to continue dialogue and seek a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement to their long-running border dispute after senior diplomatic talks in Beijing. The next round of border talks will be held in India in 2027.
Key Points
- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held comprehensive talks on border affairs and bilateral ties in Beijing.
- Both sides agreed to continue dialogue and pursue a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable border settlement.
- The meeting comes as ties have improved since the deadly 2020 border clash and subsequent disengagement agreement in October 2024.
- The next round of border talks is scheduled to take place in India in 2027.
