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Doval Arrives In Beijing For Border Talks
The Hindu··24 Aug
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing on Monday ahead of the 25th round of Special Representatives talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the boundary question. Doval will also call on Vice-President Han Zheng. China's foreign ministry said the talks would cover in-depth communication on the boundary question and bilateral relations between the two countries.
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What It Means For You
- Border stability affects trade, travel and business ties between India and China for residents of frontier states.
- A steady thaw could ease tensions for people living in border states like Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Ladakh.
- The visit previews what a possible Xi Jinping trip could mean for India's September 12 BRICS Summit.
What's Happening
- NSA Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representatives talks with Wang Yi.
- He will also call on Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng during the visit.
- China's foreign ministry said the talks would cover in-depth communication on the boundary question and bilateral relations.
How the Border Talks Mechanism Has Evolved
- The Special Representatives mechanism was created in 2003 to find a political framework for resolving the border dispute.
- Talks froze for nearly five years after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash before restarting in December 2024.
- Ties have gradually normalised since Modi and Xi met in Kazan, Russia, in October 2024.
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