What happened?
On August 19, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi during the latter’s two-day visit to India. The two leaders reviewed recent developments in India-China relations and discussed areas of bilateral cooperation. The Chinese minister formally extended an invitation from President Xi Jinping for Prime Minister Modi to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, scheduled for August 31–September 1, 2025. Prime Minister Modi accepted the invitation and confirmed his participation, marking his first visit to China in seven years.
Why it matters to India
The meeting comes amid efforts to stabilize ties following tensions along the Line of Actual Control in previous years. Prime Minister Modi underlined the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity at the border and reiterated India’s commitment to finding a reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution to the boundary issue. He also noted positive momentum in bilateral ties since his last meeting with President Xi in Kazan, including the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimage. The talks signal a gradual normalisation of India-China relations and a momentum towards stronger bilateral ties.