Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Doval Heads to Beijing for Boundary Talks Before Xi Visit
Ajit Doval is India’s National Security Advisor.
He is expected to travel to Beijing for important talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
The talks are about the border between India and China.
They will be the 25th round of discussions between special representatives from both countries.
The meeting may help prepare for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s possible visit to India.
Xi may attend a BRICS meeting in India and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The visit has not yet been officially confirmed by either country.
India and China have said their relationship should be based on trust and that disagreements should not become bigger disputes.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is expected to travel to Beijing on Monday for the 25th round of boundary talks.
Doval is scheduled to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi during the two-day visit.
The talks are intended to prepare for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s likely visit to India next month.
Xi is expected to attend the BRICS Summit 2026 in India on September 12 and may meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
China and India have not officially confirmed Xi’s visit, while both sides previously cited progress and peace along the border.
- Who
- Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi; Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi are also involved in the anticipated diplomatic engagement.
- What
- The 25th round of Special Representatives talks on resolving the India-China boundary issue.
- When
- Doval is expected to travel on Monday for a two-day visit; Xi’s possible India visit is expected next month, with the BRICS Summit 2026 scheduled for September 12.
- Where
- Beijing for the boundary talks; the BRICS Summit 2026 is scheduled to take place in India.
- Why
- The talks aim to address the boundary issue and lay the groundwork for Xi Jinping’s possible visit to India.
- Indian official
- National Security Advisor Ajit Doval
- Chinese official
- Foreign Minister Wang Yi
- Talks
- 25th round of Special Representatives boundary discussions
- Visit length
- Two days
- Potential summit
- BRICS Summit 2026 in India on September 12
- Visit confirmation
- China and India have not officially confirmed Xi Jinping’s possible India visit
- Border situation
- The leaders previously noted successful disengagement and continued peace and tranquility along border areas
