Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tianjin, China, on Sunday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Later in the day, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri informed that during the bilateral meeting, the Indian leader raised the issue of cross-border terrorism.
During a press briefing, the Foreign Secretary added that PM Modi, in the meeting, underlined that cross-border terrorism impacts both nations. He further added that India received the understanding and cooperation of China.
“Cross-border terrorism was mentioned by the Prime Minister as a priority. He did underline the fact that this is something that impacts both India and China, and that it’s important, therefore, that we extend understanding and support to each other as both of us combat cross-border terrorism. I would, in fact, like to say that we have received the understanding and cooperation of China as we have dealt with the issue of cross-border terrorism in the context of the ongoing SCO Summit.”
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India-Pakistan Tensions
This emphasis by PM Modi on cross-border terrorism comes months after heightened tensions with Pakistan following the gruesome Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 individuals were killed.
After the terrorists opened fire in Pahalgam on April 22, the Indian Armed Forces launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ on May 7 to avenge the killings. In the precision strikes, the Indian forces targeted terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
PM Modi In China
Prime Minister Modi on Sunday evening attended the SCO Summit Official reception in Tianjin, where he was warmly welcomed by Chinese President. Arriving at the venue of the Official Reception the Prime Minister was seen shaking hands with Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi held several bilateral meetings, including one with Xi Jinping, where both leaders recognised the role of India and China’s economies in stabilising global trade, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Sunday.
He then joined other world leaders for a family photo, capturing a moment of unity and cooperation among nations.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and other world leaders at the group photograph.
The official program of the SCO summit will begin on September 1. Furthermore, PM Modi also invited Xi Jinping to the BRICS Summit that India will host in 2026.
(with ANI inputs)