14 July 2025 : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said it was “very important” for India and China to have an exchange of views and perspectives as neighbouring nations.
His remarks came during an address in Beijing, his first visit to China since bilateral ties plummeted in 2020 after Galwan clash along the Line of Actual Control.
Five years since then, Jaishankar has now urged continued normalisation of ties, saying only doing so can produce “mutually beneficial outcomes”.
“The international situation, as we meet today, is very complex. As neighbouring nations and major economies, an open exchange of views and perspectives between India and China is very important. I look forward to such discussions during this visit,” Jaishankar said.
Jaishankar also referenced the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to the Tibet region after a gap of five years, saying the move is widely appreciated in India.
The yatra, a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Mansarovar Lake in Tibet Autonomous Region, had been suspended since 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and later due to the souring of ties between India and China.
His remarks came during a meeting with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing.
Summary:
EAM Jaishankar urged constructive talks with China on key issues like the LAC, Dalai Lama, and regional peace, stressing the need for neighbourly cooperation.