Chinese President Xi Jinping Meets PM Modi

Kazan, Russia — Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed the importance of strengthening ties between China and India during a formal bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This meeting, held in Kazan, marks the first formal interaction between the two leaders in five years.

Xi Jinping noted the attention this meeting has garnered from both the citizens of China and India, as well as the global community. "It's my great pleasure to meet you in Kazan. It's the first time for us to have a formal meeting in five years. Both the people in our two countries and the international community are paying great attention to our meeting," said Xi.

Emphasizing the historical and global significance of the two nations, Xi continued, "China and India are both ancient civilizations, major developing countries, and important members of the global south. We are both at a crucial phase in our respective modernization endeavors." He stressed that cooperation between the two nations serves the fundamental interests of both countries and their people.

The meeting comes at a critical time for the region, with both nations navigating their paths toward economic and political modernization while addressing global challenges. The two leaders discussed various aspects of their bilateral relationship, aiming to enhance collaboration on multiple fronts.