Tianjin, China (AP) – China’s leader xi Jinping Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi On Sunday, they pledged to resolve differences in their borders and strengthen their cooperation ahead of the opening of a regional summit in Tianjin.
Modi is on his first visit China ties between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers were fatally engaged. Border Clash 2020. Modi is visiting as part of India’s membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Agency, a regional political, economic and security group established by China.
Modi said ties with China have moved in a “meaningful direction” and added that “there is a peaceful environment at the border after liberation.”
Xi said he hopes that Tianjin’s meeting will be “more promoted” and “promote the development of sustainable, healthy and stable bilateral relations.”
Both sides “please do not allow border issues to define the overall relationship between China and India,” Xi said, adding that economic development in both countries should be their main focus.
“As long as they continue to commit to the comprehensive goal of being a partner not a rival, but a partner that offers development opportunities rather than a threat, the relationship between China and India will flourish and steadily advance,” Xi said.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin, who arrived in Tianjin on Sunday, will also meet with both leaders in the coming days.
At the beginning of August, China’s top diplomat flew to New Delhias both parties announced a settlement. The two governments have pledged to resume border talks and resume visas and direct flight issuance.
The King’s visit coincided with President Donald Trump’s decision to impose India’s 50% tariff The process of restructuring Delhi’s relationship with Beijing through the purchase of Russian oil, however, has been going on for several months.
This year, China and India discussed increasing official visits and relaxing some restrictions on trade and the movement of people across borders. In June, Beijing allowed Indian pilgrims to visit the holy sites of Tibet.
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Rishi Lekhi, AP Senior Video Journalist, contributed to this report from New Delhi.
