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External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Chinese President Xi Jinping during his first visit to China after relations between India and China deteriorated in 2020.

 

Posting a photo of the meeting, Jaishankar tweeted on X that he discussed the evolution of India-China bilateral relations with Jinping and also transmitted greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to him.

 

"Informed President Xi of the recent evolution of our bilateral relations. Appreciate the wisdom of our leaders in that context," part of Jaishankar's tweet 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… pic.twitter.com/tNfmEzpJGl

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 15, 2025

Jaishankar was joined by his SCO member country counterparts when he met Jinping.

 

The External Affairs Minister had on Monday conducted in-depth talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing and discussed the requirement for a far-sighted approach to bilateral relations.

 

In an X posting, Jaishankar said was confident that relations can evolve on a positive path on the basis of mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity.

 

"Had extensive discussions with Politburo Member and FM Wang Yi in Beijing tonight. Discussed the importance of taking a long-term perspective to bilateral relations and creating a stable & constructive relationship. It is up to us to deal with issues that pertain to the border, normalisation of people-to-people ties and the avoidance of restrictive trade measures & roadblocks," he stated.

 

"Hopeful that on the basis of mutual respect, mutual interest and mutual sensitivity, relationships can take a positive path. Looking forward to participating in the SCO Foreign Ministers Meeting in Tianjin tomorrow. India is dedicated to ensuring positive outcomes and decisions," he said.

 

In his initial address during meeting with Wang Yi, Jaishankar stated that India and China have made positive progress over the last nine months for the normalisation of bilateral relationships due to easing of tension along the border in eastern Ladakh.

 

It is now up to the two sides to focus on other dimensions concerning the border. He also urged avoiding quantitative restrictions on trade and roadblocks are evaded.

 

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