EAM Jaishankar Meets Chinese President Xi Jinping Alongside SCO Foreign Ministers

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping during his first visit to China in five years, amid efforts to reset bilateral ties post the 2020 Galwan clash. Attending the SCO foreign ministers' meeting, Jaishankar discussed recent bilateral developments and conveyed greetings from Indian leaders. He urged progress on de-escalation at the LAC and raised concerns over trade restrictions. The visit follows a recent defence dialogue and may set the stage for PM Modi’s China visit. However, issues like Dalai Lama's succession and China’s support for Pakistan continue to strain relations amid growing China-Pakistan-Bangladesh ties.