Tensions over the contested border between China and India are under discussion at a crucial meeting, while Putin discusses Trump matters.
Headline: SCO Summit in Tianjin: Leaders Discuss Regional Peace, Trade, and Border Issues
In the Chinese city of Tianjin, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit is currently underway. The gathering brings together the leaders of Russia, China, India, and other central Asian countries, including Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.
The summit, which was preceded by the addition of Iran (2023) and Belarus (2024) to the SCO's full membership, has seen several key discussions. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for instance, discussed the need to expand trade and investment ties between their countries, in response to US tariffs.
Another significant topic of discussion was the border issue between India and China, which led to a military standoff and strained relations. President Xi emphasised the importance of preventing this issue from defining the overall China-India relationship. Prime Minister Modi, in response, mentioned India and China's pursuit of strategic autonomy.
President Xi also highlighted the SCO's greater responsibility for safeguarding regional peace and stability. He stated that the world is undergoing "accelerated changes unseen in a century," and that the organisation must adapt to these changes to maintain regional harmony.
In a separate conversation, President Xi and President Putin discussed President Trump's recent contact with them, but the details of their discussion were not immediately available.
Moreover, President Xi expressed a desire for China-India ties to be stable and far-reaching, suggesting a focus on viewing each other as partners instead of rivals. This sentiment was echoed by Prime Minister Modi, who reiterated India's commitment to peaceful and cooperative ties with its neighbours.
The SCO summit also addressed ongoing global issues such as the war in Ukraine and China's aspirations towards Taiwan. However, specific discussions on these matters were not detailed in the public statements released so far.
The summit in Tianjin serves as a platform for these nations to collaborate on matters of mutual interest and to strengthen their ties in the face of global challenges. As the SCO continues to evolve, its role as a potential counterbalance to US influence in the region remains a topic of interest and debate.
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