Reg No. - CHHBIL/2010/41479ISSN - 2582-919X
Committed to take forward ties based on mutual respect, sensitivity: PM Modi to President Xi
Tianjin: India is committed to taking forward its ties with China based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday August 31, 2025 as the two leaders held wide-ranging talks to reset the bilateral relations.
In his televised opening remarks, Modi said the welfare of 2.8 billion people is linked to bilateral cooperation between India and China.
The prime minister noted that there is peace and stability along the border following last year’s disengagement process, adding that direct flights between the two countries are being resumed.
The prime minister also made a mention of the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
There was consent between our Special Representatives on border management, he said.
India and China have a framework called the Special Representatives on the boundary question to address issues relating to the border.
“We are committed to take forward our cooperation based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity,” Modi said.
The prime minister also congratulated Xi on China’s successful presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
In his opening remarks during delegation-level talks with PM Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, “The World is going towards transformation. China and India are two of the most civilizational countries. We are the world’s two most populous countries and part of the Global South… It is vital to be friends, a good neighbour, and the Dragon and the Elephant to come together.which is this year’s rotating chair of the 10-member bloc comprising Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus and China.
Twenty foreign leaders are attending the SCO Plus summit being organised by China, which is this year’s rotating chair of the 10-member bloc comprising Russia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus and China.
Both nations need to handle our relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective: Chinese President
Chinese President Xi Jinping says, “This year marks the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic relations. Both nations need to handle our relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective. We must also step up to our historic responsibilities to uphold multilateralism, a multipolar world, and more democracy in international institutions and work together for peace and prosperity in Asia and around the world.” – PTI
August 31, 2025 11:43
Russia, China oppose ‘discriminatory sanctions’ against BRICS countries, says Vladimir Putin
Russia and China have taken a common stand against “discriminatory sanctions” that hinder the socioeconomic development of BRICS member countries, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said.
Mr. Putin, who arrived in Tianjin to attend the Shanghai Cooperation (SCO) summit, made the remarks in an interview with China’s state-run Xinhua news agency.
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August 31, 2025 11:16
We are the world’s two most populous countries, and we are also important members of the Global South: Xi Jinping
Chinese President Xi Jinping says, “… China and India are two ancient civilisations in the East. We are the world’s two most populous countries, and we are also important members of the Global South. We both shoulder the historical responsibility of improving the well-being of our two peoples, promoting the solidarity and rejuvenation of developing countries, and promoting the progress of human society.” – PTI
August 31, 2025 11:05
PM Modi announces resumption of direct flights to China
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting in Tianjin on Sunday (August 31, 2025).
During the meeting, Mr. Modi announced the resumption of direct flights to China.
PM Modi- Xi Jinping meeting: PM Modi announces resumption of direct flights to China and also on Sino-Indian border management
PM Modi- Xi Jinping meeting: Prime Minister Modi meets President Xi in Tianjin, announces direct flights to China, emphasizes mutual trust and cooperation.
August 31, 2025 10:49
It is vital to be friends, a good neighbour, and the Dragon and the Elephant to come together: Chinese President
In his opening remarks during delegation-level talks with PM Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping says, “The World is going towards transformation. China and India are two of the most civilizational countries. We are the world’s two most populous countries and part of the Global South… It is vital to be friends, a good neighbour, and the Dragon and the Elephant to come together…” – PTI
August 31, 2025 10:44
China, Armenia establish strategic partnership, Chinese state media report
China and Armenia established a strategic partnership as their leaders met in northern Chinese port city of Tianjin on Sunday，state media CCTV reported.
China and Armenia should firmly support each other and deepen cooperation in all fields, Chinese President Xi Jinping told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, CCTV said.
Pashinyan is in Tianjin for a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, hosted by Xi. – Reuters
August 31, 2025 10:35
We are committed to take forward our ties based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity: PM Modi
“I congratulate you on China’s successful presidency of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation,” says PM Modi to President Xi. He also said that India is committed to take forward India-China ties based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity- PTI
August 31, 2025 10:23
Agreement has been reached between our Special Representatives regarding border management: PM Modi
During his bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi says, “An agreement has been reached between our Special Representatives regarding border management.”- ANI
August 31, 2025 10:19
Direct flights are being started between the two countries: PM Modi
In his opening remarks during delegation-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, PM Narendra Modi says, “We had a productive meeting in Kazan. Our relationship got a positive direction. There is peace and stability on the borders. Kailash Mansarovar Yatra has resumed. Direct flights are also being started between the two countries. With cooperation between our nations, the interests of 2.8 billion people are associated – this is needed for humanity.” – PTI
August 31, 2025 10:11
Turkish President, other world leaders arrive at SCO in Tianjin
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan arrived in Tianjin by air on Sunday morning to attend the SCO, Global Times reported.
With the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit set to open in Tianjin on Sunday, more foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have arrived in China for the event. – ANI
August 31, 2025 10:04
SCO contributes to shaping fairer, multipolar world order: Russian President Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) contributes to “shaping a multipolar world order” as it promotes equal cooperation without targeting any third parties and mutual respect for the uniqueness of each nation.
In an interview with the Xinhua News Agency, ahead of the upcoming 25th SCO Summit in the Tianjin municipality of China, Mr. Putin hoped that the summit would strengthen its members’ ability to address contemporary challenges and threats while projecting a consolidated solidarity. – ANI
August 31, 2025 09:43
PM Modi holds talks with President Xi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday held bilateral talks against the backdrop of Washington’s tariff tussle that has impacted almost all leading economies across the world.
In the talks, the two leaders are expected to take stock of India-China economic ties and deliberate on steps to further normalise relations that came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh border row. -PTI
August 31, 2025 09:09
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives in Tianjin for SCO summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin on Sunday to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit hosted by counterpart Xi Jinping with around 20 other world leaders, Chinese state television reported. – Reuters
August 31, 2025 09:07
In Tianjin, PM Oli expresses Nepal’s “strong objection” to India-China trade through Lipu Lekh Pass
Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli of Nepal became one of the first foreign leaders to meet President Xi Jinping of China on Saturday (August 30, 2025). During the meeting, Mr. Oli highlighted Nepal’s “strong objection” to India-China restarting trade through the Lipu Lekh Pass that Kathmandu considers a part of Nepal’s sovereign territory, the Embassy of Nepal in Beijing said in a press statement.
In Tianjin, PM Oli expresses Nepal’s “strong objection” to India-China trade through Lipu Lekh Pass
Nepal’s Prime Minister Oli objects to India-China border trade agreement, seeks support from China for SCO membership.
August 31, 2025 08:43
Over 20 heads of state and government leaders are expected to attend SCO summit
Twenty foreign leaders are attending the SCO Plus summit being organised by China, which is this year’s rotating chair of the 10-member bloc comprising Russia, IndiaAugust 31, 2025 08:43
Over 20 heads of state and government leaders are expected to attend SCO summit, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Belarus and China. – PTI
August 31, 2025 08:40
What awaits PM Modi at SCO Summit?
PM Modi will come face to face with Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif for the first time since the Pahalgam terror attacks and Operation Sindoor. This will be his first in-person attendance at the SCO Summit in three years, a grouping that he appeared to have put on the backburner since his last appearance at the Samarkand Summit in 2022. In 2023, India hosted the SCO, but the summit was held online, while in 2024, Mr. Modi skipped the summit in Kazakhstan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives a warm welcome on his arrival to attend the SCO Summit, in Tianjin on August 30, 2025. Photo: PMO/ANI Photo
Modi landed in China on Saturday on a two-day visit that came after a gap of seven years. He is in China to attend the SCO summit.
(With PTI , ANI, Reuters imputs)
Modi landed in China on Saturday on a two-day visit that came after a gap of seven years. He is in China to attend the SCO summit.
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