Indian Envoy Seeks Stable, Predictable India-China Ties Ahead of Xi’s Visit
Doraiswami says BRICS summit offers an opportunity to expand cooperation between the two Asian powers
BEIJING, Sept 10: Indian Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami has called for a stable, predictable and amicable relationship between India and China ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit.
Xi is scheduled to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in the national capital on September 12 and 13. The visit will be his first to India in nearly seven years, and he is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the gathering.
In an article published by the state run Global Times, Doraiswami said stronger relations between the two countries would serve the interests of their populations and contribute to peace, stability and prosperity across Asia and beyond.
The envoy noted that India and China, as two of the world’s largest emerging economies, share an interest in ensuring that global governance institutions better reflect the priorities and aspirations of developing nations.
He said the BRICS platform provides an important avenue for emerging economies to work together on issues including sustainable development, financial reforms, technology and people-centric growth.
The upcoming summit, he added, presents an opportunity to expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, connectivity, climate action, public health and the digital economy.
Referring to recent exchanges between Modi and Xi, Doraiswami said the Chinese President had described the two countries as cooperation partners rather than rivals and viewed their development as mutually beneficial.
He also stressed the importance of peace and tranquillity along the border as a foundation for stronger engagement between the two nations.
The ambassador said differences between countries were natural but should be managed through mutual respect, sensitivity and shared interests so that they do not escalate into disputes.
Doraiswami also highlighted the long history of interaction between the Indian and Chinese civilisations through the exchange of ideas, trade and scholarship.
Xi’s upcoming visit is expected to draw significant diplomatic attention as both sides seek to stabilise bilateral engagement while strengthening cooperation through BRICS. The summit will also take place against the backdrop of continuing global tensions, including conflicts in West Asia and Ukraine.
Xi last visited India in 2019, when he held an informal summit with Modi in Mamallapuram near Chennai.
The New Delhi meeting will bring together the BRICS member states, including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening multilateral cooperation and advancing the interests of emerging economies.
