After Russia, now that Modi and Jinping can meet in Brazil, will there be a new beginning between India and China?

Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to meet at the G20 summit in Brazil, creating a stir in the diplomatic community. The meeting comes as both countries face global economic, security and environmental challenges. US President Joe Biden will also attend the forum, where a variety of important bilateral and multilateral discussions are expected to take place.

Recently, during the BRICS leaders’ meeting in Russia, Modi and Xi Jinping held a historic meeting in Kazan after five years. This meeting is also special because it is the first meeting between the leaders of the two countries after the Galwan incident in 2020. In recent years, relations between India and China have been tense on many occasions. From border disputes to mutual trade restrictions, the rift between the two countries has destabilized Asia. But after the meeting with Russia, the two countries decided to withdraw troops from border positions and establish a buffer zone. This step marks a new beginning.

1. BRICS summit held in Russia: The ice in relations melts
   Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS Conference in Kazan, Russia, bringing a new turning point in India-China relations. It was the first meeting between the two leaders in five years and both sides agreed to ease border tensions and resume dialogue. After this meeting, India and China decided to withdraw their troops and establish a buffer zone to maintain border stability and peace. This move shows that both countries are serious about restoring mutual relations.
2. Brazil G20: What is a new beginning? –
   Modi and Xi Jinping may meet at the G20 meeting in Brazil, which can write a new chapter in the relationship between the two countries. From 2014 to 2020, Modi and Xi Jinping held a total of 18 meetings. Meeting between the leaders of India and China on a large platform like the G20 will attract global attention and discuss issues such as economic development, climate crisis and international trade. India and China are both major economic powers in Asia. Cooperation between the two countries can have a positive impact not only on regional stability, but also on the global economy. At this point, India-China trade volume will reach US$135 billion in 2022. Therefore, there is still potential for improvement in the economic partnership.
3. Buffer zone in border dispute: Strong signal –
   The border dispute has been a major issue between India and China for decades. After the conflict in the Galwan Valley in 2020, relations between the two countries deteriorated. However, Modi and Jinping took important steps to ease border tensions after their meeting in Russia, with the two countries agreeing to withdraw troops from their respective positions and establish a buffer zone. This move is not only to ensure peace on the border, but also symbolizes the restoration of confidence in the relationship between the two countries. This sends the message that India and China are now willing to move towards dialogue rather than conflict.
4. Modi-Biden meeting: Message of continuity with US government –
   The meeting between Prime Minister Modi and US President Biden during the G20 meeting in Brazil will also become a major topic of discussion. Trump’s stance towards Prime Minister Modi during the US election and his affinity for Prime Minister Modi after his election as president are sending a clear message: India-US relations will reach a new level under the Trump administration. high. Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with current President Joe Biden sought to maintain the same continuity. Bilateral relations between India and the United States have strengthened significantly over the past few years, including economic partnership, defense cooperation and partnerships in the technology field. Biden and Modi have met before at global forums, and their meeting was important for discussing many important issues. Recent defense and trade agreements between the two countries have further strengthened ties. This meeting also increased the expectations for cooperation between the two parties in new areas such as climate change, global supply chain, and technological development.