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Doval and Wang Yi Advance India-China Border Talks
India and China held an important meeting about their shared border.
Ajit Doval represented India, and Wang Yi represented China.
The talks took place in Beijing on August 24 and 25, 2026.
They were the 25th round of meetings between the countries’ special representatives.
The officials discussed how to keep the border peaceful and stable.
They also talked about improving relations in economic, political, and international areas.
Both countries agreed to keep working toward a political solution to the boundary issue.
One report described the talks as underway, while another later report said they had concluded.
Ajit Doval and Wang Yi led the 25th round of India-China Special Representatives’ talks in Beijing.
The discussions addressed the boundary question and efforts to maintain peace and tranquillity along border areas.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs described the exchange as candid and in-depth.
Both sides agreed to continue pursuing a political settlement while considering broader, long-term interests.
Doval also met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to discuss border stability and stronger bilateral relations.
- Who
- India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, the countries’ Special Representatives on the boundary question; Doval also met Vice President Han Zheng.
- What
- The 25th round of India-China talks on their boundary question and bilateral relations.
- Where
- Beijing, China; Doval’s separate earlier meeting with Han Zheng was also held in Beijing.
- When
- August 24-25, 2026; one report described the talks as underway, while another said they concluded on August 25.
- Why
- To promote peace and tranquillity along the border, pursue a political settlement, and strengthen bilateral ties.
Key facts
- Participants
- Ajit Doval and Wang Yi co-chaired the Special Representatives’ talks.
- Round
- The meeting was the 25th round of India-China Special Representatives’ talks.
- Location
- Beijing, China.
- Dates
- August 24-25, 2026.
- Main issue
- The India-China boundary question.
- Stated priority
- Maintaining peace and tranquillity in the border areas.
- Reported outcome
- Both sides agreed to continue efforts toward a political settlement while considering broader and long-term interests.
- Additional meeting
- Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng to discuss border peace and stronger bilateral relations.
Quotes
Embassy of India in China
The official Indian diplomatic mission in China
“On 25 August, NSA and Special Representative on the India-China Boundary Question, Ajit Doval called on Han Zheng, Vice President of the People’s Republic of China.”
thehansindia.com
Sources
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