What happened?
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit China from July 13–15, 2025, for bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. He will also attend the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Tianjin. This marks his first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, with discussions expected on border stability, rare earth supply, direct flights, and regional issues.
Why it matters to India
The visit signals a cautious diplomatic reset with China, aiming to stabilize ties and manage tensions through direct dialogue. Engagement on rare earths supports India’s strategic resource needs, while talks on connectivity align with broader economic goals. The visit also strengthens India’s position in multilateral platforms like SCO and BRICS and could pave the way for a potential visit by PM Modi to the SCO summit later this year—reinforcing India’s role in regional security and diplomacy.