China-China Summit 2025: Indian Prime Minister's Anticipated Visit to China in Five Years Time
India and China could be on the brink of reviving their strained relations, with reports suggesting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi may attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, China, later this year. However, the Indian government has not yet officially confirmed Modi's attendance at the summit.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that the participation of Prime Minister Modi in the SCO Summit is under consideration, but a final decision has not been made yet. Behind-the-scenes diplomacy suggests that preparations for Modi's visit are in motion, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's recent visit to China being seen as laying the groundwork for such a trip.
Jaishankar's visit to China, timed to coincide with a foreign ministers' meeting for the SCO, included meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. During these meetings, both sides reportedly discussed improving relations, staying engaged, and finding common ground.
If Prime Minister Modi does visit China, it would be his first trip to the country since 2019. The meeting between Modi and Xi Jinping during the SCO Summit is highly anticipated, according to reports, and could mark a significant step in stabilizing India-China relations following recent border tensions.
Modi is also reportedly planning to travel to Japan at the end of August, with the SCO Summit in China being the main reason for his visit to China. The timing of Jaishankar's meeting with top Chinese leaders is significant, as it is usually indicative of planned discussions.
The leaders of India and China are engaging on critical issues, aiming towards normalizing their relations. If Modi's visit occurs, it would be a positive development in the ongoing efforts to improve relations between the two nations. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has stated that participation details for the SCO Summit will be confirmed at an appropriate time.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is considering Prime Minister Modi's participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, indicating a potential improvement in politics between India and China. Jaishankar's recent meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Foreign Minister Wang Yi suggest that general-news of improved relations and finding common ground are being discussed, which could lead to significant steps in stabilizing the political landscape between the two nations.
