Modi and Xi Reiterate Sensitivity to Core Concerns

India reiterated on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined to Chinese President Xi Jinping that both sides should show “sensitivity to each other’s core concerns” and be guided during a bilateral meeting at the 18th BRICS summit.

Chinese Readout Had Said That

The Chinese readout had said that India reiterated specific stances on Taiwan and Tibet and promised not to allow anti-China activities on its territory. Responding to questions on the Chinese readout.

The Ministry of External Affairs’ official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal shared on Tuesday. “A bilateral meeting took place between Prime Minister and President Xi on the sidelines of the 18th (BRICS) summit… as far as the issue of certain issues mentioned in the Chinese readout is concerned, on that I will say that several issues came up during the discussions, and we have kept you updated with those. This includes those referred to in your question.

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The Prime Minister referred to Indian concerns as well, and underlined those that both sides should show sensitivity to each other’s core concerns and be guided ” China values PM Modi’s statements.”.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi had said that President Xi and PM Modi have reached “most important consensus” during their meeting on the margins of the BRICS summit that China and India should be partners, as per news agency PTI. The meeting comes in the wake of a broader understanding between New Delhi and Beijing post the border agreement in October 2024.

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• Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed several issues during their bilateral meeting at the BRICS summit. This includes India's concerns on Taiwan and Tibet.

• China values PM Modi’s statements on showing sensitivity to each other’s core concerns.

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• The two leaders have reached a “most important consensus” on being partners, as per Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping comes in the wake of a broader understanding between New Delhi and Beijing post the border agreement in October 2024. The two nations have been engaged in diplomatic efforts to strengthen their ties, with a focus on economic cooperation and regional security.

The Ministry of External Affairs has welcomed the meeting, saying it is a positive development for India-China relations. However, some experts have expressed caution, saying that while the two leaders have reached a consensus, there are still many issues to be addressed.