A meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping took place after a gap of 7 years. The bilateral discussion between the two leaders lasted for about an hour. The meeting, occurring amidst US tariffs, has drawn global attention. The meeting could particularly concern Donald Trump, as Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of the ‘Dragon and the Elephant’ coming together.
The bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded in Tianjin, China. The meeting involved discussions on various matters between China and India.
During the meeting, Xi Jinping stated, ‘I am very happy to meet you, Prime Minister Modi. I welcome you to China for the SCO summit. We had a successful meeting in Kazan last year.’
Xi Jinping added, ‘The world is changing. China and India are two very ancient civilizations. We are the two most populous countries in the world and also part of the Global South. In such a situation, it is very important for us to be friends, to be good neighbors, and for the Dragon and the Elephant to come together.’