Ukraine peace talks gain momentum as Trump plan draws cautious approval from Moscow and Kyiv
Ukraine and Russia signalled cautious openness to a U.S.-backed draft peace plan on Thursday, with both Kyiv and Moscow suggesting it could form the b...
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi today (18 August) for a closely watched round of bilateral discussions with senior Indian leaders, including External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
The two-day visit marks a significant moment in efforts to stabilise relations between Asia’s two largest neighbours, which remain strained by border tensions and geopolitical rivalry.
The talks are expected to cover a wide agenda, from restoring military disengagement along the Line of Actual Control to expanding trade and investment ties. Analysts say both sides will also explore areas of cooperation on global issues, such as climate change, supply chain resilience, and regional security.
Wang Yi’s visit comes amid ongoing friction in the Himalayan border regions, where several rounds of military-level negotiations have yet to produce a full resolution. For New Delhi, restoring peace along the frontier remains a top priority before normalisation of relations can take place. Beijing, meanwhile, has signalled interest in resetting ties, particularly as both nations navigate shifting alignments in the Indo-Pacific and beyond.
Indian officials have framed the meetings as an opportunity to convey core concerns directly to Beijing’s leadership. For China, Wang Yi’s presence is a sign of willingness to keep high-level dialogue open, even as competition sharpens in strategic, economic, and diplomatic arenas.
While breakthroughs are unlikely, both sides may use the meetings to rebuild trust, explore confidence-building measures, and lay groundwork for a more stable engagement.
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