India's Modi and China's Xi seek to reset ties on BRICS sidelines
Summary
Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi as India and China sought to ease tensions and reset ties strained by a deadly border clash. The leaders discussed border peace, trade imbalances, supply chain issues and broader cooperation.
Key Points
- Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping met at the BRICS summit in New Delhi to push for a thaw in India-China ties.
- Both leaders reiterated support for a fair settlement of the boundary dispute and stressed that peace along the border is essential.
- They discussed expanding business and people-to-people ties while addressing trade imbalances, supply chain issues and market access concerns.
- The meeting comes amid lingering mistrust after the 2020 Ladakh clash and ongoing strategic rivalry between the two countries.
