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India-China Talks Signal Fresh Momentum: Modi and Xi Meet at SCO Summit in Tianjin
Leaders Reaffirm Partnership, Prioritise Peace, Trade, and Strategic Autonomy
At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant bilateral meeting, marking a renewed chapter in India-China relations. The leaders emphasized development cooperation, border peace, strategic autonomy, and trade partnership, while committing to building mutual trust for a multi-polar Asia and world.
Tianjin, China – 31 August 2025: On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with President Xi Jinping of China, marking a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between the two Asian giants.
The meeting comes after their last engagement in Kazan, October 2024, and builds on the steady positive trajectory seen since. Both leaders underscored that India and China are partners in development, not rivals, and stressed the need to prevent their differences from becoming disputes.
Border Peace & Stability Take Centre Stage
Prime Minister Modi reiterated that peace and tranquility in border areas are vital for sustained bilateral progress. Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the successful disengagement in 2024 and reaffirmed their commitment to a mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary issue.
They appreciated the recent progress made by their Special Representatives and vowed continued political support to these efforts.
People-to-People Connectivity Gets a Boost
In a bid to strengthen cultural and social ties, both leaders acknowledged the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and discussed further steps including direct flights and easier visa access to promote tourism and human exchanges.
Economic Synergy & Strategic Autonomy
The leaders stressed the importance of leveraging their large economies to stabilise global trade. They agreed to adopt a strategic and political approach to enhance trade, reduce the trade deficit, and boost mutual investments.
Prime Minister Modi made it clear that India and China’s relationship is rooted in strategic autonomy, and must not be influenced by third-country perspectives.
Collaboration on Global Challenges
The two leaders shared views on regional and global challenges, agreeing to strengthen cooperation on counter-terrorism, climate change, and fair trade practices within multilateral frameworks like the United Nations and WTO.
BRICS & SCO: Shared Leadership and Support
Modi expressed India's full support for China’s SCO Presidency, lauding the successful organization of the summit in Tianjin. In turn, he extended an invitation to President Xi to attend the 2026 BRICS Summit in India, which Xi warmly accepted, affirming China’s backing of India’s upcoming BRICS Presidency.
Engagement with CPC Leadership
On the same day, PM Modi also met Mr. Cai Qi, senior Politburo member of the Communist Party of China. The Prime Minister shared his long-term vision for strengthening ties, and Mr. Cai conveyed China's willingness to work closely with India in line with the vision shared by both national leaders.
PM Modi wrote on his X,
Had a fruitful meeting with President Xi Jinping in Tianjin on the sidelines of the SCO Summit. We reviewed the positive momentum in India-China relations since our last meeting in Kazan. We agreed on the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas and… pic.twitter.com/HBYS5lhe9d
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 31, 2025
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