Reset in India-China ties? PM Modi offers 'opportunity' to Xi during bilateral talks
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The meeting focused on stabilizing relations and improving cooperation following years of border tensions.
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Improving diplomatic ties between the world's two most populous nations is essential for regional stability and global economic health.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, shortly after the declaration of the Brics Summit 2026 was adopted, with the two leaders set to discuss bilateral cooperation.The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Brics Summit, where leaders of the grouping adopted the summit declaration following discussions on key global and regional issues.Welcoming Xi, PM Modi thanked China for its support and cooperation during India's Brics chairmanship and said the two sides now had an opportunity to discuss bilateral ties."It gives me great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you. Thank you very much for your positive remarks at the Brics Summit. I express my gratitude for the support and cooperation received from China during India's Brics chairmanship. We now have the opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation.
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