Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will begin a two-day visit to India on Monday for a fresh round of high-level talks aimed at strengthening confidence-building measures along the India-China border.
The visit comes as both countries seek to repair strained ties following the deadly Galwan Valley clashes in 2020. Wang will hold discussions with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the Indian special representative for boundary talks, to review the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and explore steps for durable peace and stability.
Despite partial disengagement at several friction points, both sides continue to maintain nearly 50,000–60,000 troops each in eastern Ladakh, highlighting the need for further de-escalation.
Wang is also scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, with discussions expected to prepare the ground for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to China later this month for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin (August 31–September 1).
This visit is significant as it coincides with rising India-US trade tensions, after President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods to 50%, adding an additional penalty on purchases of Russian oil.
The diplomatic outreach follows a series of recent steps taken by both India and China to normalize ties, including the resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, issuance of tourist visas, and discussions on resuming direct flights. Senior Indian ministers, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Jaishankar, also recently attended SCO meetings in China.
The upcoming Modi-Xi meeting at the SCO summit is expected to mark a crucial step in shaping the future of India-China relations, with a focus on peace, trade, and regional cooperation.
