Prime Minister Modi held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping for about 50 minutes on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. The leaders of the two countries met for the first time in five years. Prime Minister Modi bluntly reminded Xi Jinping that border peace is the most important for improving relations. The two leaders on Wednesday endorsed the India-China agreement on de-escalation and disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and directed the resumption of various bilateral dialogue mechanisms that had been exacerbated by deadly military clashes in 2020 relation. Demonstrate efforts towards normalization.
In fact, this is the first bilateral meeting between the leaders of the two countries after the Galwan conflict in 2020. Here, both leaders demanded peace and mutual cooperation on the border. Before the bilateral talks, Xi Jinping was seen taking a walk with Prime Minister Modi. Russian President Vladimir Putin was also present. But the question is why Xi Jinping, who secretly led his troops to eastern Ladakh during the COVID-19 epidemic five years ago, softened his attitude. After all, what are these 5 forcing factors that force China to take a second look at India?
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The last time the leaders of the two countries met was in 2019
After the Galwan Valley conflict in 2020, China surprised India on the one hand and warned of the dangers associated with it on the other. Thereafter, India stepped up its preparations at the LAC during this period to force China to surrender. But now both countries are moving toward melting the ice in their relationship. The last official meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Xi Jinping was held in October 2019 in the historic city of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. Now the two heads of state are meeting in Kazan.
Prime Minister Modi talked about what India’s strength is. If we look at the last five years, Prime Minister Modi has made this country proud across the world. On the one hand, Xi Jinping has received a lot of criticism during the coronavirus, and on the other hand, Prime Minister Modi has launched a campaign against the coronavirus not only in India. Not only that, but it has also provided help to many countries. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, China is plotting in the Galwan Valley. India, on the other hand, is saving people’s lives. Over time, Xi Jinping’s credibility has declined and Prime Minister Modi has emerged as a global leader. All these things have forced Xi Jinping to restart the relationship between the two countries.
… So, for these reasons, China softened its stance?
If we look at the five reasons for China’s economic slowdown, the number one reason is slowing growth. Second are concerns about Donald Trump’s promises, which include imposing 60% tariffs on Chinese goods. Third, if Trump is elected president, this decision may send China’s already high unemployment rate out of control. Fourth, despite Xi Jinping’s best efforts, the world has yet to accept the yuan against the dollar. Fifth, its relations are deteriorating due to daily conflicts with its neighbors in the South China Sea. Here are five reasons why China is forced to sit at the negotiating table with India. The withdrawal of troops from the LAC must be ordered.
Although China is negotiating with India to restore peace along the Line of Actual Control, this is a China with a treacherous nature, so India must be careful. China has shown continued ingenuity time and time again, but has been embarrassed by India’s ingenuity. China once again extended a hand of friendship. This shows that China knows that maintaining bad relations with India is not in its interests.
After the talks, Modi posted on Instagram: “India-China relations are vital to our two peoples, as well as regional and global peace and stability. Mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity will guide bilateral relations.”
Foreign Minister: Relations between the two countries will be normalized
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri told a media briefing that Modi and Xi Jinping emphasized that India and China can work together to achieve peace, stability and create beneficial bilateral relations. When talking about New Delhi’s consistent position on the dispute in eastern Ladakh, Misri said that the restoration of peace and stability in the border area will create space for both sides to return to the path of normalizing bilateral relations.
He said, “As we all know, this meeting was held immediately after resolving the issues that arose in the India-China border areas in 2020 and reaching the disengagement and patrol agreement. Of course, the leaders of the two countries had diplomatic contacts, and the leaders of the two countries also By continuing dialogue through military channels and reviewing the current status of bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, stable bilateral relations between India and China will have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity.
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After 2020, relations between the two countries deteriorated.
Let us tell you that relations between the two Asian countries have deteriorated significantly since the fierce conflict in the Galwan Valley in June 2020, which was the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades. India and China on Monday finalized an agreement on patrolling and withdrawing troops along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, a major breakthrough to end the four-year-old standoff.
In his opening speech at the meeting, Modi said that India-China relations are very important not only to the people of the two countries, but also to world peace, stability and progress. He said: “We welcome the consensus reached on the border issue over the past four years. Maintaining border peace and stability should be our top priority. Mutual trust, mutual respect, and mutual sensitivity should be the basis of our relations.” I believe we will do so with an open mind. Let’s have a conversation and our discussions will be constructive. “
Can China be trusted?
A reporter asked, after the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Xi Jinping, can it be said that India-China relations have now been normalized and that China can be trusted? In this regard, Foreign Secretary Misri said, I can only say that the steps we have taken in the past two days are right in front of us. Work on these has been going on for a long time. In a way, our process of building a normal relationship begins with them. The agreement that has been reached opens the way for peace on the border. Now both of us (India and China) need to go down this path and that will be the future response between us as far as trust in China is concerned and we hope this will increase the trust between India and China. two countries.
Xi Jinping calls for maintaining positive development of India-China relations
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of China-India cooperation, pointing out that both China and India are ancient civilizations and developing countries. According to a press statement issued by China, Xi Jinping emphasized that maintaining positive relations between China and India is in the core interests of both countries and their peoples. He urged the two countries to strengthen communication and cooperation and effectively manage conflicts and differences. Xi Jinping called on the two countries to work together to set an example for developing countries and promote a multi-polar world and more democratization of international relations.
