Modi-Xi Meeting: PM Raises Cross-Border Terror, Trade Deficit, Border Stability

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of Shanghai Cooperation Summit. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at a Special briefing by MEA on PM's visit to China highlighted the key takeaways from the meet.

• There Is No Change In India's Position On China

• Both Sides In Contact For Scheduling Challenges Regarding Direct Flights Between India & China

• Received China's Cooperation & Understanding On The Topic Of Cross-Border Terrorism

• India-China Trade Deficit Was Also Discussed When China's Foreign Minister Was In India

• There Is A Large & Ongoing Trade Deficit Between India & China

• PM Modi Invited Xi Jinping To The BRICS Summit India Will Host In 2026

• Both Leaders Agreed To Move For Solutions To Reduce Trade Deficit

• The Role Of Indian & Chinese Economy To Stabilise The Global Trade Was Recognised

• Both Leaders Also Exchanged Views On Increasing Bilateral Trade, Jointly Fighting Terrorism

• PM Modi Underlined The Need For Peace, Tranquility In Border Areas For Continued Bilateral Relations

• Both Leaders Took Note Of Disengagement Last Year

• Both Agreed That India-China Relationship Is Critical For The Asian Century

• PM Modi & Xi Jinping Agreed That Differences Should Not Be Allowed To Grow In To Disputes

• PM Modi & Xi Jinping Agreed That Stable, Amicable India-China Relationship Can Help Progress Of Both

• PM Modi & Xi Jinping Agreed That They Are Partners Rather Than Rivals

• Both Leaders Shared Their Principles Of Bilateral Relations

• Both Leaders Shared Their Perspectives For Longer Term Growth & Development Of India & China

• This Is The Second Meeting Between PM Modi & Chinese President Xi Jinping In A Year

• PM Modi's First Engagement Was A Bilateral Meet With Chinese President Xi Jinping