National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will soon visit China to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. Doval affirmed peace and stability on the border and highlighted the potential for improved bilateral relations between the two countries.
New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, during a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi, said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit China after seven years to attend the SCO summit in Tianjin. The summit is scheduled to be held from August 31 to September 1. Doval affirmed peace and stability on the border and also emphasized the potential for improved bilateral relations. The visit will involve discussions on India's key regional interests and security agendas.
Peace and Stability Maintained on the Border
Ajit Doval emphasized during the meeting that peace and stability prevail on the India-China border. He mentioned that continuous dialogue and mutual understanding efforts between the two countries have reduced tensions on the border. Doval said, "The borders are calm; peace and harmony are maintained. Our bilateral relations have strengthened in the past few years, and they will continue to progress in the future."
Doval also made it clear that maintaining peace on the border and building trust is a priority for both countries. He said that Prime Minister Modi's visit will prove to be an important step in this direction.
Wang Yi's Message: Enhancing Cooperation and Understanding
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also stated in the meeting that the fluctuations in relations between the two countries were not in the interest of either country. He cited the example of the Kazan meeting, saying that the meeting showed a new path for the proper resolution of border disputes and the development of bilateral relations. Wang Yi said, "It is essential for India and China to increase mutual cooperation, keeping in mind common interests and regional stability."
Experts believe that the meeting between Wang Yi and NSA Ajit Doval has ignited new hope in the relations between the two countries. This meeting was an important effort to strengthen dialogue and strategic cooperation for both countries before Prime Minister Modi's visit.
SCO Summit: Modi's First Visit After 2020
Prime Minister Modi will visit China this year to participate in the SCO Summit. This will be his first visit to China after the Galwan Valley dispute in 2020. This time, the SCO summit will be held in Tianjin city and will run from August 31 to September 1.
In addition to China, top leaders from Russia, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan will participate in this summit. Experts say that important issues such as trade, investment, regional security, terrorism, and technical cooperation will be discussed in this summit.
India-China Strategies and Cooperation
Prime Minister Modi's participation in the SCO Summit and NSA Doval's meeting before the China visit indicate that India and China are moving forward in the direction of resolving mutual differences peacefully and diplomatically. Experts say that this initiative can provide stability and strength to India-China relations in the coming times.
Doval also said in the meeting that both countries will have to work towards increasing mutual trust and strengthening cooperation in various fields. He clarified that ensuring peace and security on the border, promoting economic and technical cooperation, and maintaining regional stability are priorities for both countries.
