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PM Modi expected to visit Japan, China in late August for SCO summit
After a gap of over seven years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to China later this month to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. read more After a gap of over seven years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to travel to China later this month to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. According to the plan, Modi will embark on a visit to Japan around August 29 and after concluding the trip, he will travel to the northern Chinese city of Tianjin for the SCO summit to be held on August 31-September 1. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The prime minister's visit to China is being planned amid efforts by the two sides to repair their bilateral ties which came under severe strain following the deadly clashes between Indian and Chinese troops in Galwan Valley in June 2020. There is no official confirmation yet on Modi's two-nation visit to Japan and China. The visit is likely to take place from August 29 to September 1. Ahead of Modi's trip to China, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is set to visit India for the next edition of the Special Representatives dialogue on the boundary question, it is learnt. Prime Minister Modi last visited China in June, 2018 to attend the SCO summit. Chinese President Xi Jinping visited India in October 2019 for the second 'informal summit'. However, the relationship came under stress due to the eastern Ladakh border face-off. The military standoff in eastern Ladakh began in May 2020 and the clashes at the Galwan Valley in June that year resulted in a severe strain in ties. The face-off effectively ended following completion of the disengagement process from the last two friction points of Demchok and Depsang under an agreement finalised on October 21 last year. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD In the last few months, both sides revived the Special Representative dialogue on boundary question and other dialogue mechanisms. The decision to revive various dialogue mechanisms was taken at a meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi in Kazan (Russia) on October 23, 2024. The Modi-Xi meeting came two days after India and China firmed up a disengagement pact for Depsang and Demchok. The two sides also took a number of initiatives to rebuild the ties that included resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and New Delhi restarting issuance of tourist visas to Chinese nationals. Both sides are also discussing modalities to resume direct flight services between the two countries. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and NSA Ajit Doval visited China in the last two months to attend SCO meetings. China is the current chair of the SCO. It is not immediately clear whether PM Modi and President Xi will hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the SCO summit. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD It is expected that Russian President Vladimir Putin will be among the top leaders who will participate in the SCO summit. The SCO, comprising India, China, Russia, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Iran and Belarus, is an influential economic and security bloc that has emerged as one of the largest transregional international organisations. It was founded at a summit in Shanghai in 2001 by the presidents of Russia, China, the Kyrgyz Republic, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. Pakistan became its permanent member along with India in 2017. Iran joined the grouping in 2023 and Belarus in 2024.
India Gazette
15-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
EAM Jaishankar, and other SCO Foreign Ministers meet Chinese President Xi Jinping
Beijing [China], July 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers, called on Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday. Following the meeting, Jaishankar stated that he apprised Xi Jinping of the recent development of bilateral ties. He also conveyed the greetings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Droupadi Murmu to Xi Jinping. 'Called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO Foreign Ministers. Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu & Prime Minister @narendramodi. Apprised President Xi of the recent development of our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of our leaders in that regard,' Jaishankar posted on X. EAM Jaishankar is on an official visit to China to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting. He arrived in China after concluding his visit to Singapore. This is the External Affairs Minister's first visit to China since relations soured following the deadly military clash in Galwan in 2020. On Monday, Jaishankar held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and spoke about the need for a far-seeing approach to bilateral ties and building a stable and constructive relationship. In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, 'Held detailed talks with Politburo Member and FM Wang Yi in Beijing this evening. Spoke about the need for a far-seeing approach to bilateral ties and building a stable & constructive relationship.' 'Incumbent on us to address aspects related to the border, normalizing people-to-people exchanges and avoiding restrictive trade measures & roadblocks. Confident that on the foundation of mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity, ties can develop along a positive trajectory. Look forward to attending the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tianjin tomorrow. India is committed to ensuring good outcomes and decisions,' he added. He also met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing on Monday and noted the improvement in bilateral ties. Jaishankar expressed confidence that discussions during his visit will maintain that positive trajectory. He expressed India's support for China's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Presidency. 'Pleased to meet Vice President Han Zheng soon after my arrival in Beijing today. Conveyed India's support for China's SCO Presidency. Noted the improvement in our bilateral ties. And expressed confidence that discussions during my visit will maintain that positive trajectory,' Jaishankar posted on X. Jaishankar's visit comes after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, travelled to China in June for the SCO meetings. Wang Yi is also expected to visit India next month to meet NSA Ajit Doval -- part of a planned round of dialogue under the Special Representatives (SR) mechanism aimed at resolving the decades-old boundary dispute. The 2020 Galwan Valley standoff between India and China was the worst border clash in over 40 years, resulting in the death of soldiers on both sides. The incident sharply escalated tensions and brought bilateral ties to a historic low. The decision to revive the SR dialogue and other dormant channels was taken during a brief exchange between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of BRICS Summit in Russia's Kazan in October last year. (ANI)
India Gazette
15-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
EAM Jaishankar meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, apprises him of recent development in bilateral ties
Beijing [China], July 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with fellow Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers, called on Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. During the meeting, Jaishankar apprised Xi of the recent development of bilateral ties. Jaishankar conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Xi Jinping. In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, 'Called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO Foreign Ministers. Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu & Prime Minister @narendramodi. Apprised President Xi of the recent development of our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of our leaders in that regard.' Jaishankar is on an official visit to China to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting. On Monday, Jaishankar held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and spoke about the need for a far-seeing approach to bilateral ties and building a stable and constructive relationship. In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, 'Held detailed talks with Politburo Member and FM Wang Yi in Beijing this evening. Spoke about the need for a far-seeing approach to bilateral ties and building a stable & constructive relationship.' 'Incumbent on us to address aspects related to the border, normalizing people-to-people exchanges and avoiding restrictive trade measures & roadblocks. Confident that on the foundation of mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity, ties can develop along a positive trajectory. Look forward to attending the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tianjin tomorrow. India is committed to ensuring good outcomes and decisions,' he added. He also met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing on Monday and noted the improvement in bilateral ties. Jaishankar expressed confidence that discussions during his visit will maintain that positive trajectory. He expressed India's support for China's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Presidency. 'Pleased to meet Vice President Han Zheng soon after my arrival in Beijing today. Conveyed India's support for China's SCO Presidency. Noted the improvement in our bilateral ties. And expressed confidence that discussions during my visit will maintain that positive trajectory,' Jaishankar posted on X. Jaishankar arrived in China after concluding his visit to Singapore. This is External Affairs Minister's first visit to China since relations soured following the deadly military clash in Galwan in 2020. Jaishankar's visit follows visits by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who had travelled to China in June for the SCO meetings. Wang Yi is also expected to visit India next month to meet NSA Ajit Doval -- part of a planned round of dialogue under the Special Representatives (SR) mechanism aimed at resolving the decades-old boundary dispute. The 2020 Galwan Valley standoff between India and China was the worst border clash in over 40 years, resulting in the death of soldiers on both sides. The incident sharply escalated tensions and brought bilateral ties to a historic low. The decision to revive the SR dialogue and other dormant channels was reportedly taken during a brief exchange between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a summit in Kazan, Russia, in October last year. There have been a few glimmers of positive movement, most notably the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after nearly five years. (ANI)
India.com
15-07-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Jaishankar Meets Xi Jinping: India Briefs China On Bilateral Ties Amid SCO Talks
India-China Relations: External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, along with fellow Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers, called on Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday. During the meeting, Jaishankar apprised the Chinese President of the recent development of bilateral ties. In a post on X, Dr. Jaishankar stated that he also conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Chinese President. 'Called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO Foreign Ministers. Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu & Prime Minister @narendramodi. Apprised President Xi of the recent development of our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of our leaders in that regard,' he wrote. Called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO Foreign Ministers. Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu & Prime Minister @narendramodi. Apprised President Xi of the recent development of our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of… — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 15, 2025 S Jaishankar In China Dr. Jaishankar arrived in China after concluding his visit to Singapore. He is on an official visit to China to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting. On Monday, Jaishankar held a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and spoke about the need for a far-seeing approach to bilateral ties and building a stable and constructive relationship. In a post on X, Jaishankar had informed that he held detailed talks with Politburo Member and FM Wang Yi in Beijing and discussed the need for a 'far-seeing approach' to bilateral ties and establishing a stable and constructive relationship. 'Incumbent on us to address aspects related to the border, normalising people-to-people exchanges and avoiding restrictive trade measures & roadblocks. Confident that on the foundation of mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity, ties can develop along a positive trajectory. Look forward to attending the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tianjin tomorrow. India is committed to ensuring good outcomes and decisions,' he had posted on X earlier. Dr. Jaishankar also met with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing on Monday and noted the improvement in bilateral ties. Jaishankar expressed confidence that discussions during his visit will maintain that positive trajectory. He expressed India's support for China's Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Presidency. Defence Minister's SCO Meeting In China This trip of EAM Jaishankar follows visits by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, who had travelled to China in June for the SCO meetings. According to ANI, Wang Yi is also expected to visit India next month to meet NSA Doval, as part of a planned round of dialogue under the Special Representatives (SR) mechanism aimed at resolving the decades-old boundary dispute. Galwan Valley Clashes 2020 This is the External Affairs Minister's first visit to Beijing since relations between the two nations soured after the 2020 military clash in Galwan. The standoff between India and China was the worst border clash in over 40 years, resulting in deaths on both sides. The decision to revive the SR dialogue and other dormant channels was reportedly taken during an exchange between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a summit in Kazan, Russia, in October last year.
Hans India
14-07-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Jaishankar calls for sustained dialogue to bring India-China relations back on track
Speaking in China on July 14, the External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, stressed on 'advancing efforts' to stabilise ties with China. The external affairs minister met with the Chinese vice-president, Han Zheng. On the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, Mr. Jaishankar said its resumption is 'widely appreciated in India'. Mr. Jaishankar china visit since the military conflict along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh began in 2020. Last month, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumed after six years, the first such Kailash Mansarovar Yatra jaishankar china pilgrimage to be held since the last one. The move was announced after talks between External Affairs Minister Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart. 'It's a privilege to be here for the SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting. We are confident that the Chinese presidency will ensure a fruitful and successful tenure and India is ready to support you,' he added. The external affairs minister hoped that this visit would further add to this positive momentum. 'I think India and China have an important role in the region and internationally, and it's only logical that we must keep an open and constructive dialogue. I'm very much looking forward to having that opportunity on this visit,' he added. 'The international situation, as we meet today, Excellency, is very complex. The two foreign ministers last met on the sidelines of a G20 meeting last February in Johannesburg, South Africa and there too both sides had repeated calls for building mutual trust and support. Tianjin will be the host city for the SCO foreign ministers' meeting on Tuesday. Wang Yi will also be expected to travel to India next month to meet NSA Ajit Doval, part of the planned cycle of dialogue under the Special Representatives (SR) mechanism to resolve the decades-old boundary dispute. China, the current SCO chair, is hosting the grouping's meetings.
