Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit India on August 18
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India next week for talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on August 18. These discussions fall under the Special Representative mechanism focused on resolving boundary issues and broader bilateral relations.
Timing and Diplomatic Context
The visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in China, scheduled from August 31 to September 1. It signals continued momentum in diplomatic engagements between New Delhi and Beijing following recent efforts to de-escalate along the Line of Actual Control.
Agenda of the Visit
Wang Yi and Ajit Doval, both designated Special Representatives for India–China boundary talks, are expected to review progress in managing tensions, explore mechanisms to restore dialogue over disputed borders, and set the stage for deeper cooperation across strategic areas. The dialogue serves as a lead-up to the anticipated Modi-Xi bilateral meeting at the summit.
