India-China Relations See Upward Trend: NSA Doval
N ational Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval has said that India-China relations are currently on an “upward trend,” and that peace and stability have been maintained along the border. He made this statement during the 24th round of border talks, where Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Following this meeting, PM Modi will visit China next month for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. During the talks, Beijing assured India that it would address supply concerns over critical items such as rare earths, fertilizers, and tunnel boring machines. At the same time, both countries are also discussing resuming direct flights, reopening Himalayan trade routes, and reducing trade restrictions. This is seen as a positive sign after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, when ties had deteriorated badly. Experts say that India is recalibrating its global strategy, which is why this new momentum is taking place, especially amid unc...