India and China conducted their 34th Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination meeting Wednesday in New Delhi. Both nations acknowledged sustained peace along their shared boundaries. Joint Secretary Gourangalal Das represented India while Director General Hong Liang led China's delegation. The countries committed to continuing diplomatic and military communications through existing frameworks. Border management strategies dominated discussions as both sides prepared for upcoming Special Representatives' talks scheduled later this year.
Chinese officials praised India's decision to restart tourist visa services for Chinese nationals. The Foreign Affairs Ministry described this development as beneficial for bilateral travel arrangements. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar recently met President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering in Beijing. This marked Jaishankar's first China visit since the 2020 Galwan Valley incident. The meeting facilitated updates on recent bilateral progress between the two Asian powers.
Chinese officials praised India's decision to restart tourist visa services for Chinese nationals. The Foreign Affairs Ministry described this development as beneficial for bilateral travel arrangements. External Affairs Minister Jaishankar recently met President Xi Jinping during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation gathering in Beijing. This marked Jaishankar's first China visit since the 2020 Galwan Valley incident. The meeting facilitated updates on recent bilateral progress between the two Asian powers.
