Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held their first formal bilateral meeting in five years on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. The discussions followed a diplomatic agreement regarding patrolling arrangements and military disengagement along the Line of Actual Control. Both leaders underscored the necessity of border peace, mutual trust, and continuous dialogue for stabilizing relations, while also participating in wider summit sessions focused on economic integration, local currency settlements, and cooperation among expanded member states.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping conducted their first formal bilateral talks since 2019 during the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.
- The meeting followed a consensus reached between India and China regarding border patrolling and disengagement along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.
- Both heads of state endorsed the border agreement and emphasized that peace and tranquility are critical prerequisites for normalizing broader bilateral ties.
- Designated special representatives were tasked with maintaining dialogue, overseeing border stability, and exploring long-term boundary solutions.
- The first day of the summit also highlighted discussions on financial connectivity, trade in local currencies, and the integration of new members into the BRICS bloc.
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