The two countries agreed to reopen border trade through the three designated points — Lipulekh Pass, Shipki La Pass and Nathu La Pass. They will facilitate trade and investment flows through “concrete measures” and ease visas for tourists, businesses, media, and other visitors in both directions.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met China’s top diplomat Wang Yi and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the bilateral relationship after a years-long standoff between the nuclear-armed Asian powers and as the two nations navigate a shifting global economy upended by United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

PM Modi noted improved India-China relations since his meeting with Xi, anticipating further progress at the SCO Summit. NSA Doval and Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed border stability and bilateral ties with Wang Yi.

China — often characterized by White House officials as the arch-rival of the U.S. in trade — has been among the countries most negatively affected by Trump’s mercurial barrage of tariffs. India is currently suffering severe penalties imposed by the Trump administration due to its continued purchasing of oil from Russia.

Modi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, affirming India's commitment to a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the India-China boundary question

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met China’s top diplomat and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the countries’ relationship after a yearslong standoff between the nuclear-armed pow

There is an upward trend in India-China relations and Beijing has promised to address New Delhi's needs on rare earths, a top Indian official and a source said on Tuesday, as the neighbours rebuild ties that were damaged by a 2020 border clash.

Narendra Modi said he received a phone call from his “friend” Vladimir Putin, who shared his insights on a recent meeting with Trump in Alaska, in another signal that ties between New Delhi and Moscow remain strong.