Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi 🤝 Indian FM Subrahmanyam Jaishankar met on Monday for positive, forward-looking talks on everything from flights to BRICS. Here’s the lowdown on the 10 key takeaways from these power-packed discussions:
- Leader Guidance – Both sides agreed top-level leadership is crucial for a stable, cooperative relationship and will work to implement their shared vision 🌟.
- SCO Summit Support – India’s PM Modi is set to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in Tianjin, and India backs China’s SCO presidency 🇨🇳🇮🇳.
- BRICS Back-to-Back – China will support India hosting BRICS in 2026, and India will return the favour for the 2027 summit 🤝.
- Dialogue Mechanisms – Plans to reboot bilateral talks and hold the 3rd High-level Mechanism on People-to-People Exchanges in India in 2026 ✨.
- 75 Years of Ties – Joint events in 2025 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations, highlighting cultural and youth exchanges 🎉.
- Flights & Visas – Agreement to resume direct flights between the Chinese mainland and India ASAP, plus smoother visas for travellers and business visitors ✈️.
- Pilgrimage Access – Expanded support for Indian pilgrims visiting sacred mountains and lakes in the Xizang Autonomous Region in 2026 🏔️.
- Trade & Investment – Concrete steps to boost trade flows and make investments easier 💼.
- Border Peace – Commitments to keep peace and tranquility in border areas through friendly consultations 🕊️.
- Multilateral Push – Joint effort to promote multilateralism, strengthen WTO’s role, and push for a multipolar world that uplifts developing countries 🌏.
This 10-point pact could mean cheaper flights, quick visa processes, vibrant cultural exchanges, and stronger teamwork at global forums. Stay tuned for more updates on how this fresh diplomatic energy shapes Asia’s future! 🚀
Reference(s):
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