Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited China on Saturday, his first trip there in a span of over seven years. The visit is timely in light of his attending the annual Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit and having high-level bilateral discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping. At the end of his visit to Japan, Modi visited Tianjin to cement collaboration between the two countries in areas including transport, space exploration and trade.
The Prime Minister is likely to have a major meeting with President Xi during his visit to China, which will last until September 1. It is quite probable that both leaders will assess the state of India-China economic relations, as well as debate the actions that can still help to stabilise and normalise the relationship between the two countries. The encounter has some significance based on the tense relationship over the recent years and the urgent need to have dialogue that will help in managing differences as well as seeking possible areas of cooperation.
It is anticipated that even the SCO Summit will centre on burning regional and global issues, such as trade, security and connectivity among the member states. To India, the summit is of particular importance this year in the context of the recent announcement of the 50% tariff on Indian goods by the U.S, which may have far-reaching economic consequences for the country. In these regards, the SCO platform offers India a chance to enhance cooperation within the region and pursue closer economic relations.
The visit of Modi is under scrutiny because it will possibly mark a new stage in India-China relations. As the world economy has experienced several issues and geopolitical tensions are increasing, the results of his conversations in Tianjin can become central to the formation of the regional strategy of India and strengthening its role in multilateral circles.
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