Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Meets with PM Modi, Update on SCO Summit Agenda and China-India Ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at his official residence on Tuesday, updating him on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit agenda and the latest developments in China-India ties. The meeting was part of Wang Yi's two-day visit to India, from August 18 to 19, at the invitation of National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval. Wang Yi will leave India early on Wednesday morning.

Key Takeaways:

Wang Yi updated PM Modi on the SCO summit agenda and the latest developments in China-India ties during their meeting on Tuesday.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval described the Special Representatives' talks between India and China as positive during his meeting with Wang Yi.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated that efforts by both countries on multiple fronts were moving in the right direction.
PM Modi is scheduled to leave for China to attend the SCO summit in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1, marking his first trip to China since 2018.
Wang Yi is scheduled to meet Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Islamabad on August 21 and co-chair the 6th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue.
The visit is part of the regular high-level exchanges between Pakistan and China to deepen their 'All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership' and promote regional peace and stability.

Statistics:

2-day visit of Wang Yi to India from August 18 to 19.
PM Modi's first trip to China since 2018.
The SCO summit is scheduled to take place in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1.
Wang Yi's visit to Islamabad on August 21 to co-chair the 6th Pakistan-China Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue.

Sources:

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