Modi-Xi Talks At BRICS: Why This Meeting Could Shape The Next Phase Of India-China Ties
PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set for a pivotal bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit, marking Xi's first visit to India since 2019 and his first since the Galwan clash reshaped relations between the two neighbours. With border stability, trade imbalances, market access, supply-chain concerns and energy security expected to be high on the agenda, the meeting is being seen as a significant opportunity to rebuild confidence, manage differences and explore areas of cooperation, even as strategic competition between the two Asian powers continues.
