PM Modi and China Emphasize Dialogue Over Discord to Ease Tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the importance of prioritizing dialogue over discord to address India-China border tensions during a podcast with Lex Fridman. Highlighting historical ties, Modi noted that despite the 2020 Galwan clash, recent diplomatic efforts—including his October 2024 meeting with Xi Jinping—have restored border normalcy. China’s Foreign Ministry welcomed Modi’s “positive remarks,” calling the “dragon-elephant dance” essential for mutual success. Both nations aim to resolve disputes through dialogue, rebuild trust, and expand cooperation in trade, tech, and climate. Modi stressed that India and China, once contributors to 50% of global GDP, must collaborate for global stability.

Source: Hindustan Times, Times of India, The Economic Times