Tag: India-China Relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impactful presence at the 25th SCO Summit in Tianjin reinforced India’s role as a global leader committed to peace, security, and cooperation. In high-profile meetings with China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Modi emphasized mutual respect, regional stability, and a united stand against terrorism. The summit saw India champion reforms in global institutions and deepen ties with neighbors and strategic partners, highlighting Modi’s balanced diplomacy in a complex geopolitical environment.

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has questioned Prime Minister Modi’s planned visit to China, demanding clarity on India’s foreign policy. Citing China’s support to Pakistan and previous calls to boycott Chinese goods, Thackeray asked why the government is now pursuing diplomatic engagement. He called for strong leadership and transparency in strategic decision-making.

Speaking at the SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting in Tianjin, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar condemned the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack as a deliberate act to create religious strife and economic instability. He urged member states to uphold the SCO's founding principles and subtly criticized China’s BRI for violating sovereignty norms.