India and China have agreed to take a number of steps to stabilize links, restore suspended obligations and strengthen economic cooperation. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday that both parties will restore direct flight interconnection between the Chinese mainland and the indication “first” and at the same time move to revive dialogue mechanisms and expand business and investment flows through specific measures.
The Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been in Nový Delhi from 18-19. August 2025, where he passed 24 rounds of special representatives (SR) (SR) interviews on the border issue with the counselor of the National Security Ajit Doval and led two -sided discussions with the Minister of external Affairs S. Jaishankar. Wang also called on the premiere of Narendra Modi 19 August.
What have India and China have agreed on the border issue?
Both sides held what Mea called “sincere and in -depth” discussion of the border question and agreed with:
- Look for a fair, adequate and acceptable framework for settlement in accordance with the agreement on political parameters and the main principles of 2005.
- Establish a professional group within the working mechanism for consultation and coordination on Indian Chinese border matters (WMCC) to explore the results of “early harvest” in defining the boundaries.
- Create a working group within the WMCC to strengthen border management and maintain peace in sensitive areas.
- Extend general level mechanisms outside the existing western sector and include Eastern and medium sectors.
- Use existing diplomatic and military mechanisms to control voltage and start discussions on de-schooling.
Both sides noted that “peace and peace” had been maintained since the last round of SR interviews and agreed to organize the next round in China on a convenient date.
What were the results of the Wang Yi meeting with Jaishankar, Doval and Modim?
During his obligations in Delhi Wang Yi, he emphasized the importance of leadership at the level of leader in developing ties. India and China have agreed that a stable, cooperative and evolving relationship was in their mutual interest, and both countries reaffirmed their intention to perform the current consensus achieved at the highest level.
Other key agreements include:
- SCO & BRICS SUMMITS: India welcomed Chinese support for its summit 2026 BRICS, while committed to commit to the support of the Chinese Presidency in 2027. Meanwhile, China welcomed Prime Minister’s participation in the upcoming summit in Shanghai (SCO) in Tianjin.
- Dialogue Mechanisms: Both sides have committed to restarting suspended bilateral dialogues, including a high level mechanism to replace people in 2026.
- 75 years of links: India and China will organize commemorative events during 2025, which are 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations.
- Air Connectivity: Agreement on Direct Flight Restoring and Completion of the Updated Air Service Agreement along with the release of visa for tourists, businesses, media and other categories.
- Access to the pilgrimage approach: India Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will be expanded from 2026.
- Cross -border Greeks: Both parties agreed to continue cooperation within the mechanism at the level of experts and sharing hydrological data during emergencies.
- Borders shop: Trade through Pass Lipulekh, Shipki La Pass and NATHA LA PASS will be reopened.
- Investment & Commerce: New measures will be taken to facilitate two -way business and investment flows.
Why is there a visit to Wang Yi?
This was the first visit to the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to India because the tension escalated along the real control line (LAC). Calls signal cautious optimism, with both sides trying to prevent borderline disputes to derail wider cooperation in the field of trade, technology and multilateral platforms.
Although significant differences persist, agreements on flights, trade, border trade and people-people’s exchanges reflect the effort to stabilize custody through incremental steps.
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