Indian Prime Minister Modi says border peace is key to India-China ties
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed concerns around border dispute and the trade imbalance.
TL;DR
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that peace and tranquility in border areas are vital for developing bilateral relations with China.
- Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting India for the first time since 2019.
- Modi and Xi committed to a "fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable" resolution of border issues.
- Both leaders agreed to take a "strategic and long-term perspective" on their ties, preventing differences from becoming disputes.
- Border disputes and a significant trade imbalance favoring China have been key disagreements between the two nations.
- India's trade deficit with China reached a record $112.16 billion in the year ending March 2026.
- Concerns about structural trade imbalance, supply chain issues, and predictable market access were addressed.
- Ties between India and China have improved over the last year, with resumed direct flights and relaxed investment rules.