“Dragon and elephant have to unite,” Xi urges Modi
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of friendship and cooperation between their countries during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin.
Key Points
- Chinese President Xi Jinping urged India and China to unite, referring to the nations as 'the dragon and the elephant'.
- Xi highlighted the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic ties and emphasized long-term strategic cooperation.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted the peaceful atmosphere following border disengagement and progress in border management agreements.
- Modi highlighted resumed cultural exchanges such as the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights to strengthen bilateral relations.
