First Visit Since Galwan Clash: Jaishankar Meets Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing

Beijing/Hyderabad, July 14 (Maxim News): In a significant diplomatic development, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing, expressing optimism about the improving trajectory of India-China bilateral relations. The meeting, held during Jaishankar’s visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit, highlighted India’s support for China’s ongoing presidency of the regional bloc.

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Jaishankar shared details of the meeting on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating:

“Glad to meet Vice President Han Zheng upon my arrival in Beijing. Conveyed India’s support for China’s SCO Chairmanship. Noted the recent positive direction in our bilateral ties. Look forward to constructive discussions.”

The minister emphasized that ties between New Delhi and Beijing have shown signs of improvement since the high-level meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping in Kazan during the BRICS Summit in October 2023.

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Diplomatic Momentum and Cultural Reconnect

Dr. Jaishankar also underlined that 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of India-China diplomatic relations, a milestone that both nations are acknowledging through renewed engagement. He welcomed China’s resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, which has historically been a significant cultural and spiritual link between the two countries.

“An open exchange of perspectives between two of the world’s leading economies is not only valuable but essential in today’s global landscape,” Jaishankar remarked.

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Path to Normalisation After Border Tensions

The visit comes at a time when both nations are actively working to rebuild trust following the Galwan Valley standoff in 2020. Since the Modi-Xi meeting, several senior Indian leaders, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, have visited China for discussions aimed at de-escalation and normalization.

This visit by Jaishankar is expected to further that dialogue, focusing on economic cooperation, border stability, and multilateral collaboration through platforms like the SCO.

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