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India, China Hold Constructive Talks, Advance Ties Normalization

6/23/2026

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The bilateral talks were described as constructive and forward-looking, marking a step toward gradual normalization of India-China ties.
Ajit Doval met Wang Yi in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting scheduled for 22-23 June, which Doval will chair.
Since the 2024 border agreement, the two nations have resumed direct flights, eased visas, revived the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage and recorded record trade in 2025 despite an Indian deficit.

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Story summary

The bilateral talks were described as constructive and forward-looking, marking a step toward gradual normalization of India-China ties.
Ajit Doval met Wang Yi in New Delhi ahead of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting scheduled for 22-23 June, which Doval will chair.
Since the 2024 border agreement, the two nations have resumed direct flights, eased visas, revived the Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage and recorded record trade in 2025 despite an Indian deficit.