China and India seek better ties as U.S. tariffs add uncertainty
The remarks were made at a bilateral meeting between Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, who is visiting India for the first time in three years.
"Having seen a difficult period in our relationship' both nations "now seek to move ahead,' Jaishankar said in New Delhi on Monday. "Differences must not become disputes, nor competition conflict,' he added.
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