Xi, Modi conduct in-depth exchange of views, agree China, India should be partners
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held an in-depth exchange in New Delhi and agreed that China and India should be partners, not rivals. The two leaders pledged to strengthen cooperation, improve border stability and deepen coordination within BRICS and other multilateral forums.
Key Points
- Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi and reached consensus that China and India should be partners.
- Both leaders emphasized long-term strategic cooperation, greater trade ties, people-to-people exchanges and mutual support in multilateral forums.
- Xi called for stable border management and broader collaboration through BRICS, the UN, SCO and G20.
- Modi said India seeks a partner relationship with China and will support China’s BRICS chairmanship next year.
