Modi and Xi's Meeting Signals Possible Shift in India-China Relations

Fri Mar 14 2025 15:07:44 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Modi and Xi's Meeting Signals Possible Shift in India-China Relations

Leaders of BRICS nations gather in Russia amid thawing tensions between India and China following a recent border deal.


A significant diplomatic moment unfolded at the BRICS summit in Russia, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for the first time in over five years. This meeting occurs shortly after both countries settled a long-standing border dispute in the Himalayas, raising hopes for an easing of frosty relations between the two Asian powers.

Modi and Xi's official meeting marked a notable thaw in bilateral ties, which had significantly deteriorated after a deadly clash between Indian and Chinese forces in 2020. In recent years, India has sought closer ties with the United States through the Quad, a regional security alliance, while China has aimed to expand its influence through BRICS—a coalition of emerging economies that includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

The summit, which also welcomed new members Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the UAE, aims to amplify the voices of developing nations against the dominance of Western powers like the U.S. While China seeks to reshape global power dynamics, India favors a more balanced approach, opposing the emergence of BRICS as an anti-Western bloc.

During discussions, the leaders also explored setting up alternative financial systems to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar. Among the proposals, Russian President Vladimir Putin introduced a BRICS grain exchange initiative, highlighting Russia's position as the world's major wheat exporter, particularly critical in light of the ongoing war in Ukraine.

This pivotal moment at the BRICS summit not only underscores the shifting alliances and power dynamics in global politics but also reflects a strategic recalibration for both India and China. The potential for improved cooperation could reshape the geopolitical landscape as these two nations navigate their complex relationship.

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