During a bilateral meeting on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi assured India that China is working to address three key concerns raised by India: fertilisers, rare earths, and tunnel boring machines.
This was reported by ANI, citing sources, during talks between Wang Yi and India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.
Details of the Meeting
Wang Yi arrived in India on Monday for a two-day visit. During the talks, he reassured Jaishankar that China is focused on resolving India’s concerns related to these critical supplies.
Earlier on Monday, Jaishankar outlined the agenda for the talks, mentioning topics such as economic and trade issues, pilgrimages, people-to-people exchanges, river data sharing, border trade, connectivity, and other bilateral matters.
Key Points from Jaishankar’s Remarks
Jaishankar reminded that India and China are neighbouring major economies with many aspects to their relationship.
He stressed the importance of avoiding restrictive trade practices and obstacles.
He said stable and constructive ties benefit not only India and China but the whole world.
Relations should be managed on the basis of mutual respect, interest, and sensitivity.
Differences should not turn into disputes or conflicts.
Jaishankar also highlighted that the visit provides a good opportunity to review ties and exchange views on global issues.
Current Status of India-China Relations
Relations between India and China worsened after military tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh starting in April–May 2020. Some progress has been made with troop disengagements, but the situation remains sensitive.
Ahead of the 2024 BRICS Summit, both countries agreed on new patrolling protocols along the LAC, marking a positive step toward easing tensions. Recently, India has been emphasizing the need to continue reducing tensions.
Global Context and Upcoming Visits
Amid global geopolitical challenges, including efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict and the effects of US tariffs from the Trump era, Jaishankar stressed the importance of strengthening global economic stability.
Wang Yi’s visit comes ahead of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned trip to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin from August 31 to early September.
