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Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026. The two leaders welcomed the progress in India-China relations and affirmed taking a strategic, long-term perspective, noting differences should not become disputes. Prime Minister Modi highlighted that ties must be guided by mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest, emphasizing that peace and tranquillity in border areas remain essential for developing bilateral relations. Both sides agreed on resolving the boundary issue fairly and observing existing agreements. Discussions also addressed structural trade imbalances, supply chain issues, market access, and expanding people-to-people exchanges.
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