Archive · 15 Sep 2026
Modi, Xi Discuss Border Peace and Three Mutuals
Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping met during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
They talked about how India and China can improve their relationship.
India said the relationship should be based on three mutuals: respect, interest and sensitivity.
This means each country should respect the other and understand its important concerns.
Modi said peace along the disputed border is necessary for the relationship to grow.
Both leaders agreed that disagreements should not turn into bigger disputes.
They also supported continuing talks about a fair solution to the boundary question.
China described the countries as partners rather than rivals, while its statement also mentioned Taiwan and Tibet.
The two countries gave different emphases in their public descriptions of the meeting.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi raised India’s concerns during talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the 18th BRICS Summit.
India said bilateral ties should be guided by mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.
Modi stressed that peace and tranquility along the border are essential for continued relations.
The leaders agreed that differences should not become disputes and supported a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable boundary settlement.
China’s readout highlighted Taiwan, Tibet and partnership, while India emphasized core concerns, border agreements and independent diplomacy.
- Who
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping; India’s position was later explained by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
- What
- They discussed stabilizing India-China relations, border peace, core concerns and the long-term boundary question.
- When
- The meeting took place on Saturday, identified in the reports as September 12, during the 18th BRICS Summit.
- Where
- New Delhi, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.
- Why
- The talks addressed efforts to improve relations after tensions and the 2020 military clashes in Eastern Ladakh.
India’s Public Account
China’s Public Account
Main emphasis
India’s Public Account
India emphasized that Modi raised Indian concerns and called for sensitivity to each side’s core concerns.
China’s Public Account
China emphasized strategic partnership, saying India and China should be partners rather than rivals.
Border and relations
India’s Public Account
India stressed that border peace, tranquility and compliance with existing agreements are necessary for broader progress.
China’s Public Account
China highlighted joint maintenance of border peace, political trust, dialogue, cooperation and expanding exchanges.
Sensitive issues
India’s Public Account
India’s account focused on the three mutuals, border issues, common ground and an independent foreign policy approach.
China’s Public Account
China’s readout highlighted India’s positions on Taiwan and Tibet and its opposition to anti-China activities on Indian territory.
- Three mutuals
- Mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.
- Border principle
- India said peace and tranquility in border areas are essential for continued bilateral development.
- Shared position on differences
- The leaders agreed that differences should not become disputes.
- Boundary settlement
- Both sides supported a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question.
- Chinese readout
- China said India’s positions on Taiwan and Tibet remained unchanged and that India would not allow anti-China activities on its territory.
- Recent relationship measures
- The articles cite resumed direct flights, eased visa and investment restrictions, and renewed Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage exchanges.
- BRICS cooperation
- India offered support for China’s BRICS chairmanship in 2027.
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