India-China ties show 'upward trend', says NSA Doval
What's the story
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has said that India and China have seen an "upward trend" in their relationship. Speaking at the 24th Meeting of the Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China, Doval emphasized that "borders have been quiet." He thanked leaders for setting a new trend during their meeting in Kazan last October.
Optimism expressed
Hope current SR-level talks as successful as previous ones: Doval
Doval said he hopes the current SR-level talks will be as successful as the previous ones. He also announced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Tianjin, China, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on August 31 and September 1. This visit is expected to further strengthen bilateral ties between India and China.
Acknowledgment made
Past setbacks not in interests of people, says Wang Yi
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also attended the talks, acknowledging that past setbacks have hurt both countries. He said these setbacks were not in the interests of their people. The minister stressed following strategic guidance from leaders to increase mutual trust and properly settle border issues for the healthy advancement of relations.
Rebuilding efforts
Wang's visit part of efforts to rebuild India-China relations
Wang's visit is part of ongoing efforts to rebuild India-China relations after the Galwan Valley clashes in 2020. Both sides are expected to discuss new confidence-building measures and review the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Although troops have disengaged from friction points, frontline forces remain deployed along the border with around 50,000-60,000 troops on each side.