Senior officials from China and India hold talks, sending positive signals, with improving relations drawing attention.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi had a very good conversation with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar this time, and the signals sent by India are very positive! First, regarding the positioning of Sino-Indian relations, Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar stated that India and China are development partners rather than competitors. Second, on differences and disputes, S Jaishankar said that both sides should strive to accumulate positive factors in bilateral relations, avoid differences becoming disputes, and prevent competition from turning into conflicts.

Third, on the international order, S Jaishankar said that India is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China in multilateral fields and promote the establishment of a multipolar world. Moreover, S Jaishankar also expressed his full support for China as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) to successfully host the summit. Obviously, this time, the statement made by the Indian Foreign Minister was very positive. Undoubtedly, after going through a low point in Sino-Indian relations following border disputes, Sino-Indian relations are now significantly warming up.

In fact, S Jaishankar's statement on the spot that he fully supports China as the rotating chair of the SCO to hold the summit is somewhat unusual. Previously, the Indian Defense Minister had visited China, and now it's the Indian Foreign Minister visiting China. This cannot help but make people think: does S Jaishankar's "full support" mean that Indian Prime Minister Modi will take the opportunity of the SCO leaders' summit to visit China?

From our perspective, it is in the fundamental interest of the people of both countries for China and India to move towards each other. The cooperation between China and India can not only enhance the well-being of both peoples, but also enable China and India to play a more important role in international organizations. In fact, we have never regarded India as an opponent. When Sino-Indian relations are on a positive track, the peace of Asia will be more secure, and regional cooperation will be easier. The turnaround in Sino-Indian relations is undoubtedly a significant benefit for us.

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