India and China’s relationship is thawing as the U.S.’s ties with India chills under President Donald Trump.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is reportedly on a visit to New Delhi this week on his first trip to India in more than three years, to meet with India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar. On the agenda is the possibility of reducing the number of troops on the disputed Himalayan border, which would be a significant step in improving India-China relations since a deadly 2020 border clash that froze ties for years.
00:00Having seen a difficult period in our relationship, Excellency, our two nations now seek to move ahead.
00:08This requires a candid and constructive approach from both sides.
00:13In that endeavour, we must be guided by the three mutuals, mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest.
00:21Differences must not become disputes, nor competition or conflict.
00:25New Excellency will also be discussing, of course we're discussing, border issues with our special representative, National Security Advisor Ajit Dabal, tomorrow.
00:36This is very important because the basis for any positive momentum in our ties is the ability to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.
00:46It is also essential that the de-escalation process move forward.
00:50When the world's two largest nations meet, it is natural that the international situation will be discussed.
00:59We seek a fair, balanced and multipolar world order, including a multipolar nation.
01:07Reform multilateralism is also the call of the day.
01:10In the current environment, there is clearly the imperative of maintaining and enhancing stability in the global economy as well.
01:23The fight against terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is another major priority.
01:28I look forward to our exchange of views.
01:31The exchanges and dialogue at all levels, we maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas and resumed the Indian pilgrimage to the Mount Garampochi and Lake Makayunso in the Xizang Autonomous Region.
01:48We share confidence to dispel interference, expand cooperation and to further consolidate the momentum of improvement and development of China-India relations so that while pursuing our respective rejuvenation, we can contribute to each other's success
02:07and provide the most needed certainty and stability to Asia and the world.
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