Jaishankar’s China Trip: A Bridge to Modi’s SCO Summit?
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s visit to China, scheduled for July 13-15, holds significant weight in the context of Prime Minister Modi’s upcoming attendance at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This trip is seen as a crucial test for the currently strained India-China relationship.
The primary focus of the discussions will be on de-escalating tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), reviving bilateral trade, and resuming direct flights between the two nations. These are critical issues impacting the overall bilateral ties.
Further talks are expected to address the possibility of a permanent solution to the LAC standoff and explore avenues for enhanced regional cooperation. This follows a series of high-level meetings between the two countries in recent months.
The success of Jaishankar’s mission will directly impact the atmosphere at the SCO summit and shape the future trajectory of India-China relations. The outcome will have far-reaching consequences for regional stability and economic cooperation in Asia.
