NewDelhi: The 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and China will feature celebrations that precede the summer resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra after official talks.
Between January 26 and 27, Beijing Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri concluded multiple key agreements to advance cooperation and restart understanding negotiations between India and China.
Key Discussions and Agreements
The Foreign Secretary’s visit resulted in an early timetabled meeting for the India-China Expert Level Mechanism to explore trans-border river cooperation. Renewing hydrological data flows is a key step towards rebuilding strong communication links.
India-China air connectivity stands ready to resume while technical stakeholders work on new operational procedures. The initiative will facilitate easier travel between the two countries while strengthening human interactions that boost diplomatic relations after the pandemic.
High-Level Meetings
On his visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri engaged with Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China Liu Jianchao and leading authorities. The talks indicated both sides’ joint dedication to rebuilding and stabilising relations between India and China.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the Foreign Secretary visited Beijing from January 26 to January 27 to attend the India-China Foreign Secretary-Vice Foreign Minister Mechanism meeting on January 27. The state of India-China bilateral relations underwent a thorough examination during a meeting in Krasnoyarsk, after which Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping agreed on specific people-focused measures to stabilise and restore ties.
Resumption of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra
The central achievement of the agreement reached during the talks will resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra for pilgrims starting in 2025. Hindu believers consider the sacred Mount Kailash pilgrimage in Tibet one of their most valued spiritual journeys because continuing it optimises cultural and religious bonds.
Existing agreements will determine the functional blueprint for Yatra operations while guaranteeing a coordinated restart of this sacred pilgrimage.
Commemorative Activities and Public Diplomacy
As 2025 celebrates the milestone 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and China, both nations recognise public diplomacy through commemorative activities vital for rebuilding mutual trust. The bilateral relationship depends heavily on enhancing people-to-people exchange through media partnerships and think tank sessions.
Economic and Trade Discussions
The essential economic connections between these two states formed a basis for negotiations that addressed unresolved trade problems and promoted clear policy guidelines. Officials in the dialogue intend to advance economic partnerships while resolving trade balance issues between nations.
The Foreign Secretary’s trip to China incorporated high-level meetings with Communist Party leaders and officials to resume efforts to improve ties between India and China through people-focused cooperative actions.
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