Prime Minister to Join Key Regional Talks Amid Tense India-China Relations
First Visit Since 2020 Galwan Valley Clash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit China next month to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. This will mark his first trip to China since the deadly Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops in June 2020, which significantly strained diplomatic ties.
The high-profile regional summit will take place in Beijing, where leaders from SCO member nations, including Russia, China, and Central Asian republics, will convene to discuss pressing regional and global issues.
Why This Visit Matters
- Modi’s visit comes at a time when India-China border tensions remain unresolved, despite several rounds of military-level talks.
- The visit signals a possible strategic re-engagement between New Delhi and Beijing, though no bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping has been confirmed yet.
- India’s participation in the SCO reflects its ongoing commitment to regional stability and counterterrorism cooperation, even amid geopolitical rivalries.
Key Agendas for the SCO Summit
- Regional security and terrorism
- Connectivity projects across Asia
- Trade and economic partnerships
- Climate cooperation and technology exchange
The summit is also expected to address the Ukraine conflict, Afghanistan crisis, and efforts to strengthen Eurasian multilateralism.
No Formal Bilateral Talks Yet
Government sources have said that while Modi’s visit is confirmed, there is no scheduled bilateral meeting with Xi Jinping so far. Any such engagement would be highly watched, given the ongoing standoff in Eastern Ladakh and repeated Chinese incursions.
Summary:
- PM Modi will visit China for the SCO Summit — his first since the 2020 Galwan clash.
- Focus areas include regional security, economic cooperation, and India’s strategic stance in Eurasia.
- India-China bilateral meeting is unlikely but still under watch.
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