Indian Prime Minister Modi travels to China for the first time in seven years, holding talks with Xi and Putin amidst escalating U.S. tariffs.
India Seeks to Bolster Diplomatic Ties at SCO Summit Amidst Trade Tensions with US
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China, marking a significant moment in India's foreign policy. The summit offers India an opportunity to assert its evolving diplomatic posture and reinforce regional partnerships.
Modi's visit to China is his first official visit in over seven years, coming at a critical moment as India reevaluates its diplomatic and economic alliances amid escalating fallout with the United States. The U.S. has recently doubled tariffs on Indian exports, bringing the total duty to 50%, which has disrupted India's trade, affecting labor-intensive sectors like textiles, jewelry, and marine products.
At the SCO summit, Modi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss economic and diplomatic alliances. The meetings symbolize India's strategic pivot toward deeper engagement with its neighbors, as Modi seeks to balance its engagements with China, Russia, and Japan.
The SCO summit is a platform for strategic discussions and cooperation among member countries, including China, Russia, India, and others. The discussions are expected to include calls for ending the Ukraine war, as well as renewed border patrol dialogues between India and China following the 2020 Galwan clash.
Diplomatic engagement has been restored between the two nations, and direct flights have resumed, signifying a move towards normalcy in India-China relations. Modi's meetings with Xi and Putin are strategic decisions aimed at redefining India's place in a dynamic global order.
In addition to the SCO summit, Modi made a state visit to Greece, further strengthening international ties. The visit resulted in major investment commitments from Japan, totaling nearly $68 billion over the next decade.
India is committed to a more independent, multipolar foreign policy, and the SCO summit offers an opportunity to secure its interests and reinforce its regional partnerships. The renewed dialogues and strategic discussions at the SCO summit are expected to shape India's diplomatic and economic future in the years to come.
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