Modi, Xi Push for Stronger India-China Cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping have called for stronger cooperation between India and China, with Xi saying the two countries can learn from each other’s strengths and achieve shared development as bilateral ties continue a cautious recovery.
Xi Calls for Long-Term India-China Relations
During bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Xi said China views its relationship with India from a strategic and long-term perspective.
He said institutional exchanges between the two countries were gradually being restored, areas of cooperation were expanding and bilateral trade had reached record levels.
Xi also stressed that India and China should strengthen communication, learn from each other’s strengths and pursue development that benefits both countries.
Modi Stresses Peace Along India-China Border
Modi reiterated that peace and tranquillity along the border remained an essential foundation for the continued development of bilateral relations.
India and China share a roughly 3,800-km disputed boundary, where tensions escalated sharply following the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020.
Relations have gradually improved since a disengagement agreement in 2024, although significant military deployments remain along parts of the Line of Actual Control.
Trade and Market Access Feature in Modi-Xi Talks
The two leaders also discussed strengthening business ties, cultural exchanges and greater movement of people between India and China.
They agreed on the need to address concerns including India’s large structural trade deficit with China, supply-chain issues and predictable market access for businesses.
Bilateral trade reached a record $155.6 billion in 2025, but India continues to run a trade deficit exceeding $100 billion with China.
The meeting marked Xi’s first visit to India in seven years and represents another step in efforts to stabilise ties after years of political and military tensions.
