Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized India and China should partner for mutual success, not rivalry, highlighting their shared responsibility as leading developing nations. Recent diplomatic progress, including meetings between Modi and Xi, has fostered cooperation on boundary issues, multilateral platforms, and cultural exchanges. Despite these advances, India remains cautious, prioritizing trust-building and border peace in bilateral relations.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has underscored the importance of India and China working together as partners rather than competing as rivals. He emphasized that collaboration between these two major Asian nations would not only benefit them individually but also bolster the collective strength of the Global South.
In his remarks on the relationship between the two countries, Wang Yi highlighted the mutual advantages of cooperation. "China and India are each other’s largest neighbors. China always believes that the two should be partners that contribute to each other’s success. A cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant is the only right choice for both sides," he said.
Wang Yi also pointed to the shared responsibility of China and India as the two largest developing nations. He stated, "As the two largest developing countries, China and India have a shared task to accelerate our countries’ development and revitalization. There is every reason for us to support each other rather than undercut each other, work with each other rather than guard against each other. This is the path that truly serves the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples."
The Chinese Foreign Minister emphasized the importance of fostering mutual support, stating that such collaboration would serve the fundamental interests of their citizens. He reiterated that disputes could be resolved through diplomatic dialogue and cooperation. "There is no problem that cannot be solved through dialogue and no goals that cannot be reached with cooperation," he said, advocating for a constructive approach to bilateral relations.
India-China relations have seen positive developments in recent years. The meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan last year marked a turning point. This was followed by key visits to Beijing by Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, leading to "common understandings on the boundary question and practical cooperation," according to Chinese Ambassador Xu Feihong.
The recent discussions between Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Wang Yi also highlighted the spirit of collaboration between the two nations on multilateral platforms like the G20. During these talks, Jaishankar praised the progress made through cooperative efforts.
In December, NSA Ajit Doval’s visit to China revived talks between the two countries' Special Representatives after a five-year hiatus. This was followed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s visit, during which both nations agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, enhance trans-border river cooperation, and establish direct air services in principle.
For the first time in five years, Modi and Xi met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia in October 2024. This meeting came just days after India and China reached an agreement to complete the military disengagement process in eastern Ladakh. Despite these advances, India has adopted a cautious approach to normalizing ties with China. During his recent meeting with Wang Yi, Jaishankar emphasized the need to rebuild mutual trust and ensure peace along the border.
The evolving relationship between India and China holds promise for both nations. As Wang Yi suggests, a partnership grounded in mutual respect and cooperation is key to unlocking shared prosperity and addressing global challenges together.
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