Ajit Doval and Wang Yi hold 'constructive" talks on normalising India-China ties

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held "constructive and forward-looking" talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi, marking a significant diplomatic engagement on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting. The discussions focused on recalibrating the bilateral relationship between India and China and noted progress toward gradual normalization.

According to India's Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the two sides reviewed recent developments and acknowledged steps towards stabilizing their ties. NSA Doval underlined that stable, predictable, and constructive bilateral relations are essential for building trust and enhancing mutual understanding. The meeting occurred while India holds the chairmanship of the BRICS group, hosting the high-level security conference.

This dialogue represents a continued commitment from both New Delhi and Beijing to stabilize their relationship, which experienced significant strain after a border clash in 2020. The engagement signals a shift away from confrontation towards structured dialogue, reflecting an evolving diplomatic landscape.

Last year, Wang Yi visited New Delhi for talks with Doval, where both sides agreed that peace and tranquility had been maintained in the India-China border areas. They reiterated the importance of maintaining this peace for the overall development of their bilateral relationship. The current meeting follows subsequent discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of international summits, where they affirmed their roles as development partners rather than rivals, emphasizing that differences should not escalate into disputes.

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The two sides reviewed recent developments in bilateral relations and noted progress towards gradual normalisation. NSA underlined that stable, predictable and constructive bilateral relations contribute to building trust and better understanding between the two sides. The discussions were constructive and forward-looking.