Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS security advisers’ meeting, in the latest sign of gradual efforts to stabilise ties after years of border tensions.
India’s foreign ministry described the talks as “constructive and forward-looking”, saying both sides reviewed recent developments and noted progress toward “gradual normalisation” in bilateral relations.
Relations between Asia’s two largest powers deteriorated sharply after the deadly 2020 China–India skirmishes in June 2020, when 20 Indian and four Chinese soldiers were killed in the worst confrontation between the two countries in decades.
Since then, both sides have held multiple rounds of military and diplomatic talks aimed at easing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), though the wider border dispute remains unresolved.
According to China’s foreign ministry, Wang said both countries must respect each other’s “core interests” and properly manage sensitive issues. BRICS meeting
The talks took place as India hosted the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting, bringing together members of the expanded BRICS bloc for discussions on security coordination, geopolitical risks and economic cooperation.
Wang also called for the resumption of broader bilateral dialogue mechanisms and deeper cooperation in trade, finance, law enforcement and media, according to Beijing’s readout.
He added that BRICS should continue supporting a multipolar world order, a key objective for China and other members seeking greater influence in global governance.
Despite years of military tensions, economic relations between India and China have remained strong.
China remains one of India’s largest trading partners, with bilateral trade exceeding $100 billion in recent years, underlining the complex interdependence between the two neighbours.
Analysts say sustained engagement through BRICS and bilateral channels suggests both sides remain focused on preventing further escalation while managing long-standing strategic competition.
Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has promised to avenge the killing of his father, while U.S. President Donald Trump said Tehran and Washingto...
The U.S. Department of Justice has ordered several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury. ...
At least 44 people have died and more than one million have been stranded due to widespread flooding and landslides across southeastern Bangladesh, au...
The U.S. Department of Justice has ordered several New York Times journalists to testify before a federal grand jury.
At least 44 people have died and more than one million have been stranded due to widespread flooding and landslides across southeastern Bangladesh, authorities said on Saturday (11 July).
More than 100 countries now spend more on servicing debt than on education, UNESCO has warned, as it called on governments and international lenders to expand the use of debt-for-education swaps.
South Africa international midfielder Jayden Adams, who helped Bafana Bafana reach the knockout stages of the 2026 FIFA World Cup for the first time, has died at the age of 25.
At least 12 people have been killed in forest fires in Almeria in southern Spain, Andalucía’s emergency agency has said, as firefighters continue efforts to put out the blaze.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington has agreed to resume talks with Iran after Tehran requested further negotiations, but declared that last month's ceasefire between the two countries was "over".
The U.S. military said on Wednesday it launched fresh strikes on Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz open to shipping, triggering Iranian attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain in the latest escalation to derail efforts to end the war.
What began as a fan-created chant just months ago has become one of the defining images of this year's FIFA World Cup, with Norway's "Viking Row" sweeping through stadiums, city streets and social media.
Dozens of flights have been cancelled across East Asia as Super Typhoon Bavi approaches China. The typhoon, which has maximum sustained winds of 162 kph (100mph), is nearing a remote chain of Japanese islands, east of Taiwan on Friday.
This is the last of four articles in AnewZ's series examining how conservationists are working to protect and repair damage done to the Aral Sea which lies between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
At least 44 people have died and more than one million have been stranded due to widespread flooding and landslides across southeastern Bangladesh, authorities said on Saturday (11 July).
Turkish prosecutors have ordered the detention of 36 people, including the mayor of an Ankara district controlled by the main opposition, over alleged bribery and tender-rigging.
Temperatures above 40°C are scorching parts of Central Asia, prompting the World Health Organization to warn that extreme heat is becoming an increasing public health threat across the region.
This is the third of four articles in AnewZ's series examining how conservationists are working to protect and repair damage done to the Aral Sea which lies between Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
You can download the AnewZ application from Play Store and the App Store.
What is your opinion on this topic?
Leave the first comment