NSA Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Discuss Border Peace at BRICS Meeting

NSA Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to emphasize the importance of maintaining border tranquility for restoring bilateral relations. Both nations agreed on urgent disengagement at the LAC. Doval also met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting the significance of India-China relations on a global scale.

NSA Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday at the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting. Doval stressed the necessity of maintaining peace and tranquility in border areas and abiding by the Line of Actual Control (LAC) to restore normalcy in India-China bilateral relations.

The meeting provided an opportunity for India and China to review recent efforts towards early resolution of remaining issues along the LAC. Both parties agreed to work urgently and intensify their efforts to achieve complete disengagement in the disputed areas. Doval reiterated that peace in border areas and respect for LAC are vital for bilateral normalcy.

The discussion highlighted the significance of India-China relations not only bilaterally but also for regional and global stability. Additionally, Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscoring the broader geopolitical context. Russia, holding the 2024 BRICS chairmanship, hosted the meeting with new BRICS members Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia.

(With inputs from agencies.)