Modi-Xi Summit: A thaw on the Himalayan Front?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China. This would mark the Prime Minister’s first visit to China since the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020.
The meeting follows a previous encounter between the two leaders in Kazan, Russia, and comes amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the protracted border dispute.
Discussions are anticipated to cover a range of critical issues, including counter-terrorism strategies, regional security concerns, and bilateral trade relations. The economic dimension is especially crucial, given the ongoing trade imbalance and the desire for increased economic cooperation.
The upcoming summit holds significant implications for India-China relations. A successful meeting could potentially pave the way for de-escalation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and foster greater stability in the region. However, the success of the meeting will depend heavily on the progress made in resolving the border issues. The outcome will be keenly observed by regional and global players alike, given the geopolitical significance of the relationship between the two Asian giants.
