India and China Review Bilateral Ties During Vikram Misri’s Beijing Visit

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying in Beijing and reviewed the full spectrum of India–China relations, with discussions covering political engagement, economic cooperation and exchanges between the people of the two countries.

The talks focused on advancing the understanding that India and China can serve as partners and development opportunities for each other. Both sides discussed the pursuit of mutually beneficial outcomes in trade and economic relations, an area that remains central to the broader bilateral relationship.

Misri and Hua also acknowledged the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity in the India–China border areas. Stability along the border remains essential for creating favourable conditions for the gradual improvement of the overall relationship.

During his Beijing visit, the Foreign Secretary also met Hong Liang, Deputy Secretary-General of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Their discussions centred on strengthening bilateral exchanges at political and people-to-people levels.

India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, was present during the meeting. The discussions reflected continuing diplomatic efforts by New Delhi and Beijing to stabilise relations, expand dialogue and identify practical areas of cooperation while addressing sensitive issues through established diplomatic channels.