Chinese President Xi Jinping, ahead of the SCO summit, engaged in a discussion with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Jinping emphasized the need for India and China to approach their relationship with a long-term strategic perspective. He stated that both nations should act with prudence to maintain robust and stable relations.
Jinping also criticized the unilateral policies of former US President Donald Trump, highlighting the importance of India and China collaborating to uphold multilateralism on the global stage.