To normalize India-China relations, it is necessary to respect the Line of Actual Control ie LAC- PM
News | August 25, 2023 11:30 ISTTo normalize India-China relations, it is necessary to respect the Line of Actual Control ie LAC- PM
To normalize India-China relations, it is necessary to respect the Line of Actual Control ie LAC- PM
"PM underlined that the maintenance of peace and tranquility in the border areas and observing and respecting the LAC are essential for the normalisation of the India China relationship," said Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra.
The whole world is eyeing whether the two Asian giants-- India and China-- would hold any bilateral on the sidelines of the mega event.
Despite being a jam-packed schedule, the major highlight would be if the Indian PM met Chinese President Xi Jinping before leaving the event.
BRICS Summit 2023 In South Africa, Will PM Modi meet Xi Jinping in?
There were reports that PM will hold meetings with the heads of five countries including Iran, Ethiopia and Mozambique but it did not mention the names of the other two nations.
China claimed that the West has been deliberately hindering the path of those nations that dare to progress at a rapid pace or more than its economy.
"Looking forward to the various deliberations and meetings with world leaders during the BRICS Summit over the next few days," said PM Modi in a post on X (formerly Twitter).
During his visit, PM Modi will also participate in the BRICS–Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue event that will be held as part of the BRICS Summit activities.
While addressing a special press conference on Monday, Foreign Secretary Vinay Kwatra gave a cryptic reply to the reporters who asked him about the possibility of PM Modi meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
During his visit, the Indian Prime Minister will also participate in the BRICS–Africa Outreach and BRICS Plus Dialogue event that will be held as part of the BRICS Summit activities.
Senior officials in China have recognised that the growth model of past decades has reached its limits. China's successful growth model for 40 years now stands "broken", according to a report.
China's gross domestic product (GDP) grew 5.5 per cent year-on-year in the first half (H1) of 2023, the country's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said in June.
Notably, ever since Russian boss Vladimir Putin announced a so-called "special military operation" against Kyiv, the West and Europe imposed multiple sanctions intending to penalise its economy and defence sector for the unprecedented devastation.
Biden and Xi last interacted in person on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali in November last year.
Xi Jinping will co-chair the China-Africa Leaders' Dialogue with his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa after the conclusion of the BRICS Summit.
"While social media is great at connecting New Yorkers with one another and the city, we have to ensure we are always using these platforms in a secure manner," Politico quoted City Hall spokesperson Jonah Allon as saying in a statement.
"The employment situation is generally stable," said Fu Linghui, spokesperson of China's National Bureau of Statistics, even as the country experienced a record-high unemployment rate of 21.3% in June.
Biden signed an order on Wednesday that targets advanced computer chips, microelectronics, quantum information technologies, and artificial intelligence.
Meanwhile, other areas are suffering from the scorching summer heat and drought, threatening residents' heath and the autumn harvest.
Top News
Latest News
