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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday welcomed the latest agreement to resolve the border dispute and told the Chinese president that maintaining peace and stability along the border should be a priority for both countries. On the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, the two leaders held their first official meeting in five years. Prime Minister Modi said, "I believe that the relationship between India and China is of great importance not only for our people but also for peace, stability and progress in the world," it added. Prime Minister Modi and President Xi last met in October 2019 against the backdrop of the 7th-century Panch Ratha monument in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu.
On Monday, the two countries agreed to resume patrols at key friction points along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, "which would lead to a cessation of hostilities." The border breakthrough, which came after weeks of difficult negotiations following deadly clashes between the two countries' forces in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh in June 2020, coincided with today's summit in Kazan and raised hopes of improving bilateral ties at the nadir of Modi's address This meeting emphasized the importance of dealing properly with disputes and differences and not allowing them to disturb peace and tranquility.
After this meeting, Prime Minister Modi tweeted: "I met President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan." India-China relations are important for the people of both countries and for peace and stability in the region and the world. “Mutual trust, mutual respect and reciprocity.” Sensitivity will guide bilateral relations. The government said that the meeting between the leaders of both countries discussed stabilization and restoration of bilateral relations. A Foreign Ministry statement said Prime Minister Modi and President Xi agreed to make full use of available diplomatic channels, including foreign minister-level dialogue, to address the issue and strengthen cooperation.
Met President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Kazan BRICS Summit.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 23, 2024
India-China relations are important for the people of our countries, and for regional and global peace and stability.
Mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity will guide bilateral relations. pic.twitter.com/tXfudhAU4b
The MEA said: “The two leaders agreed that stable, predictable and friendly bilateral relations between India and China, their neighbors and the two major powers of the world have a positive impact on peace and prosperity in the region and the world . I confirmed that.” The presentation will be. Indian Foreign Minister Vikram Masri said at a press conference that Prime Minister Modi stressed the need not to let disputes over border issues disturb peace and tranquility at the borders. He pointed out that the special envoy played an important role in resolving the issue. He was instructed to continue the delegation's discussions with the two countries. Differences require more communication and collaboration.
It is important for both sides to have more communication and collaboration, to address differences and disagreements, and to strive for each other's development ideals. Xi said: It promotes unity among developing countries and contributes to promoting multipolarity and democracy in international relations.
