There was a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping for about 50 minutes on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in the Russian city of Kazan. At the meeting between the two leaders after five years, Prime Minister Modi bluntly reminded Xi Jinping that peace on the border is the most important thing to improve relations. The two leaders on Wednesday endorsed the India-China agreement on de-escalation and disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh and issued directions to revive various bilateral dialogue mechanisms, which have soured relations with a deadly military confrontation in 2020. .indicate efforts to normalize.
In fact, this was the first bilateral meeting between the two leaders after the Galwan standoff in the year 2020. In this, both leaders called for peace on the border and to work together. Ahead of the bilateral talks, Xi Jinping was seen walking with Prime Minister Modi. Russian President Vladimir Putin was also with him. But the question is why Jinping, who secretly brought his army to eastern Ladakh amid the Corona epidemic five years ago, softened. After all, what are those five compulsions that forced China to look at India again?
But the question is: why did China remember to improve relations with India after five years? To understand this, it is necessary to see the image of the highest airfield in the world.
The two leaders last met in 2019.
After the Galwan Valley conflict in 2020, China, on the one hand, surprised India and, on the other, warned of the danger it entailed. Following this, India strengthened its preparations on the Line of Actual Control during this period and forced China to bow down. But now both countries have moved towards melting the ice in their relations. The last formal meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Xi Jinping took place in October 2019 in the historic town of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. And now the heads of both countries have met in Kazan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said what is the strength of India. If we look at the last five years, Prime Minister Modi has made the country proud across the world. On one hand, there was Xi Jinping, who was widely criticized during the Covid period; On the other hand, there was Prime Minister Modi, who launched a campaign against Covid not only in India. Not only this, but aid was provided to many countries. There was China, which was hatching conspiracies in Galwan Valley even during Covid. On the other hand, there was India, which was saving lives. As time passed, Xi Jinping’s credibility waned and Prime Minister Modi emerged as a global leader. At some point, all these things forced Jinping to start the relationship wagon again.
…So, due to these reasons, China’s attitude softened?
If we look at the five reasons behind China’s slowdown, the number one reason is the slowdown in growth rate. Second is fear of Donald Trump’s promise, which includes imposing 60 percent tariffs on Chinese goods. Third, if Trump becomes president, this decision could spiral out of control the already high unemployment in China. Fourth, despite all of Jinping’s efforts, the world has not accepted the yuan against the dollar. And fifth, their relations are deteriorating due to daily clashes with their neighbors in the South China Sea. These are the five reasons why China has been forced to come to the negotiating table with India. The order had to be given to withdraw the army from LAC.
Although China is talking to India to restore peace on the LAC, this is a China whose nature is deceitful, so India will have to be cautious. China has been showing continuous cunning time and again but has lost face to India’s cunning. Once again China has extended the hand of friendship. This shows that China knows that maintaining bad relations with India is not in its own interest.
After the talks, Modi posted on Instagram: “India-China relations are vital for the people of our countries and for regional and global peace and stability. Mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity will guide relations.” bilateral”.
Relations between both countries will be normal: Chancellor
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said at a press conference that Modi and Jinping emphasized that India and China can work together for peaceful, stable and beneficial bilateral relations. Referring to New Delhi’s consistent stand on the eastern Ladakh dispute, Misri said restoration of peace and stability in the border areas will create space to return to the path of normalization of bilateral relations between the two sides.
He said: “As you all know, this meeting took place immediately after the resolution of the issues that arose in the border areas between India and China in 2020 and the disengagement and patrolling agreement. Naturally, the two leaders have engaged in diplomatic talks and The two leaders also reviewed the status of bilateral relations from a strategic and long-term perspective through continued dialogue on military channels. Stable bilateral relations between India and China will have a positive impact on regional and global peace and prosperity.
After 2020, relations between the two countries had deteriorated.
Let us tell you that relations between the two Asian countries had deteriorated significantly after the fierce clash in Galwan Valley in June 2020, which was the most serious military conflict between the two sides in decades. India and China on Monday finalized an agreement on patrolling and disengagement of troops along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, a major step towards ending the four-year standoff.
In his inaugural address at the meeting, Modi said India-China relations are very important not only for the people of both countries but also for global peace, stability and progress. He said: “We welcome the consensus reached on border issues that have arisen over the past four years. Maintaining peace and stability on the border must be our priority. Mutual trust, mutual respect and mutual sensitivity must remain the basis of our relations. I am sure that we will speak with an open mind and our discussions will be constructive.
Can China be trusted?
A journalist asked: After Prime Minister Modi and Xi Jinping’s meeting, can it be said that India-China relations have become normal and China can now be trusted? Responding, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said I can only say that the steps we have taken in the last two days are in front of us. The work that has been done on these has been going on for a long time. In a way, our normal relationship building process began with them. The agreement reached has opened the way to peace on the border. Now it is necessary for both of us (India-China) to walk the path and as far as trust in China is concerned, which will be the reaction between us in the future, we hope that trust between the two countries will increase. two countries.
Jinping calls to keep India-China relations positive
Chinese President Xi Jinping highlighted the importance of cooperation between China and India, highlighting their shared status as ancient civilizations and developing countries. According to a press release issued by the Chinese side, Xi stressed that maintaining positive relations between China and India is in line with the fundamental interests of both countries and their citizens. He urged greater communication and cooperation between the two countries, highlighting the need to effectively manage any contradictions or differences. Jinping called on the two countries to work together to set an example for developing countries, promote a multipolar world and greater democratization in international relations.
