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India and China Emphasize Counter-Terrorism and Cooperation Amidst Regional Tensions

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Ajit Doval, India's National Security Advisor, met with Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss counter-terrorism efforts and regional stability. The meeting comes after a significant military confrontation between India and Pakistan in May, and as China continues to provide military aid to Pakistan. The two nations emphasized the need to promote bilateral relations, including people-to-people ties, and to counter terrorism in all its forms. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is also expected to visit China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting, where both nations will engage in preparatory discussions for the SCO leaders' summit.

Key Takeaways:

  • Ajit Doval, India's National Security Advisor, met with Wang Yi, Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister, in Beijing to discuss counter-terrorism and regional stability.
  • The meeting focused on the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain overall peace and stability in the region.
  • India and China emphasized the importance of promoting overall development of their bilateral relations, including fostering greater people-to-people ties.
  • Rajnath Singh, Indian Defence Minister, is expected to visit China for the SCO meeting, where leaders will discuss de-escalation and de-induction of troops from both sides.
  • China is expected to provide military aid to Pakistan, despite condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack in April.
  • Both India and China have monitored the implementation of the disengagement agreement of October 2024, resulting in patrolling and grazing in the border areas.
  • The meeting is a preparatory step for the SCO leaders' summit in Tianjin, hosted by President Xi Jinping.
  • This marks the second visit by Doval to China since the disengagement process was completed, and the first visit by Singh since the military confrontation with Pakistan.

Statistics:

  • India and Pakistan engaged in a four-day military confrontation on May 7-10, following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22.
  • China had condemned the terror attack, but provided military aid to Pakistan in the subsequent conflict.
  • 2024: October 21 - Border patrolling arrangement announced; October 23 - Meeting between PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia.
  • 2025: June 23 - Meeting between Ajit Doval and Wang Yi in Beijing; June 25-27 - Rajnath Singh's visit to China for the SCO meeting.

Sources:

  • The Indian Express (P) Ltd (citing Ministry of External Affairs)
  • Contify.com (reporting on The Indian Express article)

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