India Says Ties with China Normalising as Top Officials Meet in Delhi

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Indian National Security Adviser ​Ajit Doval spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister ‌Wang Yi.

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval spoke with Chinese Foreign Minister ‌Wang Yi on Monday on the sidelines of a BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New Delhi, India's foreign ministry said.

India, chair of the BRICS group, is hosting a ⁠meeting of the BRICS national security advisers in New Delhi on Monday and Tuesday.

India's foreign ministry described the talks between Doval and Wang as "constructive and forward-looking".
The two leaders discussed recent developments in their relationship and 'noted progress towards gradual normalisation', according to the statement.

Relations between the neighbours improved in 2024, ending years of ‌friction ⁠that began with a border clash in 2020.

"We must respect each other's core interests, properly handle sensitive issues", Wang said in a Chinese foreign ministry readout.

Wang urged the ⁠resumption of bilateral dialogue mechanisms, and promoting exchanges in trade, finance, law enforcement and media.

Wang also said the BRICS mechanism ⁠should actively advocate the promotion of the multi-polarisation process.

BRICS brings together founders, Brazil, Russia, India, China ⁠and South Africa as well as other, more recent joiners.

Source: Reuters



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