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Why are Modi and Xi Jinping meeting?

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Modi and Xi Jinping are meeting to ease border tensions, restore diplomatic and economic ties, and discuss cooperation following years of strained relations due to border clashes. The talks aim to resume direct flights, relax investment restrictions, and facilitate visas, while also reflecting shifting alliances as India's ties with the US face challenges.

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India's Modi meets China's foreign minister to rebuild ties

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  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited New Delhi to improve India-China relations.
  • Indian Prime Minister Modi reported steady progress after meeting Wang. 12s
  • Trade and travel restrictions had been in place since 2020 border clashes. 44s
  • China has resumed allowing Indian pilgrims to visit Tibet. 1m 14s
  • The talks occur as India faces strained relations with the United States. 1m 37s
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India's Modi meets China's foreign minister to rebuild ties
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France 24
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India's Modi meets China's foreign minister to rebuild ties

Efforts are underway to mend ties between India and China after a years-long standoff over border clashes.

India's Modi meets China's foreign minister to rebuild ties
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France 24
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India's Modi meets China's foreign minister to rebuild ties

Stable, predictable, constructive ties between India and China will contribute significantly to regional as well as global peace and prosperity.

China’s Wang Yi to meet Modi, aiming to ease border tensions
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China’s Wang Yi to meet Modi, aiming to ease border tensions

The easing of border tensions is at the top of the agenda for the meeting between Modi and Wang Yi.

China’s Wang Yi to meet Modi, aiming to ease border tensions
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China’s Wang Yi to meet Modi, aiming to ease border tensions

Wang is expected to meet Modi and pave the way for the leader to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit in China.

China’s Wang Yi to meet Modi, aiming to ease border tensions
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China’s Wang Yi to meet Modi, aiming to ease border tensions

Indian authorities are discussing relaxing restrictions on Chinese investment, and both countries plan to resume direct flights.

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