External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15, 2025 — marking his first direct engagement with Xi since the 2020 Galwan clash . The meeting took place on the sidelines of the SCO Foreign Ministers’ Summit, signaling a cautious step toward rebuilding trust and resetting bilateral ties.
๐น What Happened
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Jaishankar conveyed India’s greetings from President Murmu and PM Modi, and shared updates on improving relations since 2024.
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He also urged for de‑escalation at LAC and expressed support for mutual trade openness.
๐น Why This Meeting Matters
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First high-level meeting since Galwan 2020
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SCO platform gives neutral ground, and India backed China’s SCO presidency
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Signal to the world — India emphasised trade openness while China framed this as a possible re-set in regional power dynamics
๐น Strategic Angle
This is a diplomatic tightrope — India conveys readiness for peace and cooperation, but the underlying trust deficit remains. China’s push for collaboration is also a signal to external powers, especially the U.S
๐น What Comes Next
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Continue streamlining dialogue mechanisms (SR talks, border command)
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Push for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra resumption
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Track progress in border disengagement and China’s trade restrictions
๐ง Final Thought
This meeting isn't just a photo-op — it’s a significant diplomatic recalibration. But to genuinely restore trust, actions must follow words on the border, trade, and dialogue mechanisms.
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