What happened:
On February 11, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi with Chinese Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, where both sides reviewed efforts to stabilise and rebuild bilateral ties. They discussed border peace and tranquillity, trade and economic concerns, people-to-people exchanges, visa facilitation, and the need for an early conclusion of an updated air services agreement.
Why it matters:
The dialogue signals cautious but structured engagement between New Delhi and Beijing following years of strain, with both sides seeking to manage differences while gradually restoring broader cooperation.