India and China Agree on Cooperation Against Cross-Border Terrorism During Modi-Xi Meeting

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the importance of mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity in the country's relations with China during a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin. Modi and Xi discussed various issues, including cross-border terrorism, and agreed to cooperate on the matter. This development comes after a bitter border conflict between India and Pakistan in May following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Takeaways:

  • Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stated that India has received understanding and cooperation from China on the issue of cross-border terrorism.
  • The Modi-Xi meeting took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin, after India and Pakistan engaged in a bitter border conflict in May.
  • PM Modi emphasized the importance of taking India-China relations "forward based on mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity" during the meeting.
  • Modi and Xi agreed to cooperate on the issue of cross-border terrorism, which has been a pressing concern for India.
  • The two leaders also discussed the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and direct flights between the two countries.
  • PM Modi expressed his commitment to focusing on people-to-people exchanges and welfare between the two nations, stating that the interests of 2.8 billion people are linked to their cooperation.

Statistics:

  • 2.8 billion: number of people from both India and China whose interests are linked to their cooperation.
  • 1: number of times PM Modi mentioned the importance of mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity in the country's relations with China.
  • 2: number of days the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit lasted.
  • 1: number of times PM Modi mentioned the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
  • 1: number of times PM Modi mentioned direct flights between the two countries.

Sources:

  • https://www.indiablooms.com/news-national/India-China-agree-to-cooperate-against-cross-border-terrorism-during-Modi-Xi-meeting/ (India Blooms, Aug 31, 2023)