China, India agree to continue border settlement talks

Senior diplomats from China and India met in Beijing on Tuesday, agreeing to continue dialogue aimed at achieving a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement" of their long-standing border dispute. The talks, described as "comprehensive, in-depth, friendly and candid," covered border affairs and bilateral ties between the world's two most populous nations.

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fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the global and strategic significance of China-India relations, urging strengthened communication and reduced differences. India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval participated in the discussions, with the Indian Embassy in China confirming that bilateral ties were reviewed and cooperation to maintain border stability was discussed.

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comprehensive, in-depth, friendly and candid

Ties between Beijing and New Delhi have seen gradual improvement since a deadly 2020 border clash, which led to a prolonged military standoff before a disengagement agreement in October 2024. A visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to China last year signaled a thaw, though recent border-related disputes have led to sharp diplomatic exchanges.

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China-India relations were no longer only of bilateral importance but carried global and strategic significance, saying the two neighbours should strengthen communication and reduce their differences.

Wang advised that both countries should learn from history, prioritize the border issue appropriately within bilateral relations, and "move forward without stagnation, regression, or deviation." The Chinese foreign ministry announced that the next round of border talks is scheduled to be held in India in 2027.

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Both sides should learn from historical experience, place the border issue in an appropriate position in bilateral relations, and move forward without stagnation, regression, or deviation.