Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang in Brazil.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Ji on Tuesday during the G20 summit in Brazil. This meeting of the two leaders took place on the sidelines of the G20 summit. In the meeting, both leaders reviewed the agreement reached on LAC in eastern Ladakh. During the meeting, both leaders emphasized on improving mutual relations. Giving information about their meeting, the Chancellor posted on his social media platform
China’s Foreign Ministry said at this meeting that Wang Yi said at the meeting that India and China are neighboring developing countries. There are more similarities than differences between the two countries. Therefore, both countries must see each other’s development as an opportunity and work together to achieve it.
Emphasis on improving relationships
At the meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasized the normalization of relations between the two countries. He said direct flights between India and China should be restarted. Additionally, both countries should restart the process of granting visas to journalists. Apart from this, discussions were also held on resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and sharing of data on water exchange of common rivers.
There was tension in relations between the two countries after the Galwan clash and as a result both countries suspended the process of granting visas to journalists. India had reduced the number of direct flights for Chinese citizens and had also banned many Chinese apps.
On the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Rio, he met with CCP Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China.
We have observed progress in the recent disengagement in the border areas between India and China. And they exchanged views on the next steps in our bilateral relations.
The global situation was also discussed. pic.twitter.com/fZDwHlkDQt
-Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) November 19, 2024
Consensus was reached in October
Last month, an agreement was reached between India and China to normalize the situation arising after the Galwan standoff in eastern Ladakh. After this, the armies of both countries completed the withdrawal process at Depsang and Demchok. Both armies had removed their tents and permanent structures. After this, patrols there also began. After this agreement, relations between India and China are expected to return to normal.
