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India-China Ties Guided by Three Mutuals After Modi-Xi Talks
Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping met during the BRICS Summit to discuss relations between India and China.
India said Modi raised concerns important to New Delhi.
He said both countries should show mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.
India also said the border must remain peaceful for relations to improve.
The two sides agreed that differences should not turn into disputes.
They discussed continuing talks about their disputed boundary.
China described the countries as partners rather than rivals.
China also said India’s positions on Taiwan and Tibet had not changed.
The two governments gave somewhat different descriptions of what was emphasized in the meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised India’s concerns during his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 18th BRICS Summit.
India said bilateral ties should follow mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.
Modi stressed that peace and tranquility along the border are essential for continued relationship development.
The leaders supported maintaining border peace and pursuing a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable boundary settlement.
China’s readout highlighted India’s positions on Taiwan and Tibet, while India’s account focused on core concerns and existing border agreements.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, with statements provided by India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
- What
- The leaders discussed stabilizing India-China relations, border peace, core concerns and the long-term boundary question.
- Where
- New Delhi, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.
- When
- The meeting took place during the 18th BRICS Summit; the articles describe it as occurring on Saturday and on September 12.
- Why
- The talks were held amid efforts to improve relations after the 2020 border clashes and subsequent tensions.
India’s Account
China’s Account
Main emphasis of the meeting
India’s Account
India emphasized that Modi raised Indian concerns and called for mutual sensitivity toward each side’s core concerns.
China’s Account
China emphasized a strategic partnership, describing India and China as partners rather than rivals.
Statements on sensitive issues
India’s Account
India’s public account focused on mutual respect, border peace, existing agreements and an independent foreign policy approach.
China’s Account
China’s readout highlighted India’s stated positions on Taiwan and Tibet and its opposition to anti-China activities on Indian territory.
Relationship outlook
India’s Account
India presented improved ties as dependent on peace and stability along the border and progress on core issues.
China’s Account
China described relations as recovering from a difficult period through political trust, dialogue, cooperation and expanded exchanges.
Key facts
- Guiding principles
- Mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.
- Border position
- India said peace and tranquility in border areas are essential for continued bilateral development.
- Boundary talks
- Both sides expressed support for a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution.
- Chinese description
- China said the countries should be partners rather than rivals and should jointly maintain border peace.
- Chinese readout
- It said India’s positions on Taiwan and Tibet remained unchanged and that India would not allow anti-China activities on its territory.
- Recent diplomatic efforts
- The articles cite border negotiations, resumed direct flights, eased visa and investment restrictions, and renewed pilgrimage exchanges.
- BRICS cooperation
- India offered support for China’s BRICS chairship in 2027.
Quotes
Ministry of External Affairs
India’s foreign ministry, in its formal statement on the Modi-Xi talks
“The Prime Minister referred to Indian concerns as well, and underlined those that both sides should show sensitivity to each other’s core concerns and be guided by the three mutuals: mutual respect, mutual interest, and mutual sensitivity.”
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“Prime Minister emphasised that peace and tranquillity in the border areas remain an essential basis for the continued development of bilateral relations.”
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Sources
Border Peace, Core Concerns, ‘Three Mutuals’: India’s Clear Message To China At PM Modi-Xi BRICS Meet
Modi Raised India’s Concerns In Xi Jinping Talks, Stressed Mutual Sensitivity: MEA
Ties with China guided by 3 mutuals — respect, interest, sensitivity: India
Modi raised India’s concerns with Xi, told Chinese President ‘3 mutuals’ should guide ties: MEA
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