China and India held a new round of strategic dialogue, and both sides agreed to continue taking practical measures to simplify visa procedures
According to the website of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on February 10, 2026, the Deputy Foreign Minister of China held a new round of China-India strategic dialogue with Indian Foreign Secretary Dang Yongsheng in New Delhi. Both sides had friendly, frank, and in-depth communication on the international situation, respective domestic and foreign policies, international and regional issues of common concern, and bilateral relations between China and India.
Both sides believed that facing the profound and complex changes in the current international situation, China and India should earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, view and handle Sino-Indian relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective, adhere to the strategic perception that China and India are partners rather than competitors, and each other's development opportunities rather than threats, enhance mutual trust, expand cooperation, properly manage differences, and promote the healthy and stable development of Sino-Indian relations.
Both sides agreed to support each other's work as the chair of the BRICS countries in the coming two years, support multilateralism and the central role of the United Nations, strengthen solidarity and cooperation among the Global South, safeguard international fairness and justice, promote a multipolar world, and contribute to the peace and development of Asia and the world.
According to the website of the Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both sides emphasized the importance of peace and tranquility in the border areas for the comprehensive development of bilateral relations.
The message noted that Dang Yongsheng took note of the successful resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and hoped that the scale of the pilgrimage would continue to expand. Both sides believe that it is necessary to complete the updated version of the air services agreement as soon as possible. Both sides agreed to continue taking practical measures to simplify visa procedures and promote people-to-people exchanges.
The message stated that China expressed understanding and respect for India's desire to join the UN Security Council.
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