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Jaishankar Meets Han Zheng in Beijing, Signals Renewed Momentum in India-China Ties


Updated: July 14, 2025 10:40

Image Source: Hindustan Times
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing on July 14, marking his first visit to China since the Galwan Valley clash in 2020. The meeting, held ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign Ministers’ summit, focused on advancing practical cooperation and stabilizing bilateral relations.
 
Key Highlights
  • Han Zheng emphasized the need to respect each other’s concerns and steadily promote practical cooperation
  • Jaishankar conveyed India’s support for China’s SCO presidency and expressed optimism about the improving trajectory of bilateral ties
  • Both leaders acknowledged the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
Diplomatic Context
  • The meeting follows a series of highlevel visits, including those by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and NSA Ajit Doval
  • Jaishankar noted that ties have improved since the ModiXi meeting in Kazan last October
  • Discussions touched on regional stability, economic collaboration, and the complex global geopolitical environment
Strategic Implications
  • The dialogue signals a thaw in relations and a shared intent to normalize ties postLAC tensions
  • India and China are expected to revive mechanisms for border dispute resolution and economic engagement
  • The SCO platform is being used to foster multilateral cooperation while addressing bilateral sensitivities
The meeting sets the tone for deeper engagement between Asia’s two largest economies, with both sides recognizing the importance of open dialogue and mutual respect.
 
Sources: Xinhua, The Hindu, IndiaTV News, Times of India, Hindustan Times, Moneycontrol, ABP News, India Today

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