India and China share a complicated relationship. The world’s two most populous nations are outright regional rivals who fought a border war in the 1960s. Relations have been at a low point since border clashes in 2020 left soldiers dead on both sides.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited New Delhi on August 18 and 19 during which he held extensive talks with NSA Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

The move comes against the backdrop of disengagement efforts in eastern Ladakh following the 2020 border clashes.

China and India have agreed to restore border stability and deepen cooperation in trade, diplomacy, and travel, marking a major thaw in relations despite U.S. pressure over Russian oil.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had been moving to align India with the United States and freeze out China. Now, efforts to rebuild ties between the Asian giants are gaining momentum.

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and visiting Foreign Minister Wang Yi have agreed that both armies will adopt a non-offensive posture on the border.

Border trade between India and China through Lipulekh Pass had commenced in 1954 and had been going on for decades till it was disrupted by.