India-China ties have improved in last couple of years, says EAM Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that India-China relations have improved compared to previous years, noting that the resolution of border standoffs has allowed for a return to normalcy. He emphasized that the relationship is stabilizing after a period of significant disruption.
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Improved relations between the world's two most populous nations have major implications for regional security, trade, and global geopolitics.
NEW YORK: The ties between India and China are “better” today than they were a couple of years ago, external affairs minister S Jaishankar said, underlining that as border issues are resolved, the relationship returns to normalcy.He was responding to a question on India-China relations, which have seen an upswing in recent times, including President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to India for the Brics Leaders’ Summit hosted by New Delhi.“If you asked me, compared to where you were in 2025, is the relationship better today? I would say yes.
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