Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet in China on August 31. This meeting will take place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation conference. This meeting is considered very important amidst the tariff war and changing global equations.
PM Modi Meets Xi Jinping: Amidst the changing global politics, all eyes are on the meeting between the top leaders of India and China. This meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping can create many new equations on the international stage. The special aspect is that this meeting will be held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conference, and its agenda will be focused on global and regional issues.
SCO Conference from August 31 to September 1
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the SCO summit to be held in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1. During this time, he will attend several bilateral meetings. The most important among these will be the meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. It is reported that on August 31, both leaders will sit face-to-face and discuss several issues. This meeting is special because PM Modi is visiting China after seven years. In the changing international scenario, this meeting can set a new direction for India-China relations.
Importance of the Meeting Amidst Tariff War
The recent increasing tensions between the United States and India have made this meeting even more significant. US President Donald Trump has imposed a 50 percent tariff on India. Also, the US wants India not to buy oil from Russia. However, India has made it clear that it will not compromise its economic and energy interests.
In such a situation, this meeting with China is also considered strategically important for India. This meeting will impact not only economic but also geopolitical issues. Experts believe that discussions can be held on issues like trade, investment, regional security, and global diplomacy during this conversation.
Presence of Big Leaders at SCO Conference
Several major leaders are participating in the SCO conference this time. These include Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, and Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu. The presence of leaders at such a large scale makes this conference even more significant.
What will be the impact on India-China relations
There have been many ups and downs in India-China relations in the past few years. Relations between the two countries had become strained after the Galwan Valley incident. However, China remains a major partner for India on the trade front. In such a situation, this meeting between Modi and Jinping can bring new warmth to the relations.
Eyes will also be on America
America will also be keeping a close watch on this meeting between India and China. America does not want India to strengthen its relations with China, especially at a time when US-China relations are already strained. This concern of America also arises because India plays a crucial role in its Indo-Pacific strategy.
According to sources, issues such as economic cooperation, investment, trade balance, and border security may be discussed in this meeting. Additionally, subjects like regional peace, the situation in Afghanistan, and global supply chains could also be on the agenda.
