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India-China Discuss Border Peace and Trade

India-China Discuss Border Peace and Trade
Border peace key to normal ties, Jaishankar tells Wang Yi in Manila; raises trade issues · theprint.in

India and China had a meeting in Manila to talk about their relationship.

India said that peace along their border is very important for good relations.

They also talked about trade and how to make sure supply chains are reliable.

Both countries have been working to improve their relationship after some tense times, especially in the border areas.

They agreed that differences should not turn into big disputes and that diplomacy should help manage them.

India and China have been taking steps to make their relationship better, including withdrawing troops from some border areas and having meetings between their leaders.

Key facts

Location
Manila, Philippines
Date
July 22
Participants
S. Jaishankar (India), Wang Yi (China)
Framework
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Key Issues
Border peace, trade imbalance, supply chain uncertainties
Recent Developments
Disengagement pact for Depsang and Demchok
Leaders' Meeting
Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping in Kazan

Timeline

  1. Tensions boil over: China, Philippines clash in South China Sea.

  2. Then, in Manila, ministers meet to calm region, focus on China.

  3. India, China agree: Border peace key to improved relations.

Quotes

S. Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister

“"Fair market access and a trade balance ranks high in that regard. There are also concerns about predictability of supply chains. Facilitating both official and people‑to‑people exchanges merit our attention."”
telegraphindia.com
“"Peace and tranquillity in the border areas is obviously the pre‑requisite for normal ties. Since October 2024, both sides have engaged to ensure that important objective."”
telegraphindia.com

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