Committed to take forward ties based on mutual respect, sensitivity: PM Modi to Xi Jinping

“Last year in Kazan, we had very fruitful discussions, which gave a positive direction to our relations. After the disengagement on the border, an atmosphere of peace and stability has been created,” the Indian prime minister said.

‘Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has been resumed’

PM Modi, in his televised opening remarks, noted that an agreement was reached between Special Representatives on border management and that the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has been resumed.

He also made a mention of the resumption of direct flights between the two countries.

“An agreement has been reached between our Special Representatives regarding border management. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has been resumed. Direct flights between the two countries are also being resumed,” PM Modi said.

‘Interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to our cooperation’

He highlighted that the interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to bilateral cooperation between India and China.

“The interests of 2.8 billion people of both countries are linked to our cooperation. This will also pave the way for the welfare of the entire humanity. We are committed to taking our relations forward on the basis of mutual trust, respect and sensitivity,” he added.

The Indian prime minister further congratulated Xi on China’s successful presidency of the SCO.

PM Modi arrived in China on Saturday, after a gap of seven years, to attend the SCO summit. His visit comes amid strained India-US ties, triggered by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Indian goods.

India, China should handle ties from ‘strategic’, ‘long-term’ perspective: Xi Jinping tells Modi

During their talks, Xi Jinping told PM Modi that India and China should approach their relations from a “strategic” and “long-term perspective”.

“Both sides need to approach and handle our relationship from strategic heights and long-term perspective so as to realise the sustained, sound and steady development of our bilateral ties,” he said.

The Chinese president then emphasised that both countries should uphold multilateralism and work for a multipolar world.

“We must also step up our historic responsibility to uphold multilateralism, work together to bring about a multipolar world and more democracy in international relations and to make our due contributions to peace and prosperity in Asia and around the world,” he said.

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