Earlier, PM Modi was awarded a warm cultural welcome at his hotel where artistes performed Indian classical music and dance, symbolising goodwill between the two countries.
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said on Sunday that stable and amicable ties between India and China are important for economic growth, reformed multilateralism and for a multipolar world.
Earlier today, Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his opening remarks during delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said that it is vital for China and India to be friends and for the "Dragon and the Elephant" to unite.
A Hindi-speaking Chinese journalist, Zhang Xiao, on Sunday pushed for a deeper cooperation between India and China, suggesting that such an alliance would pave the way for "immense opportunities" for both nations.
In a post on social media X, INC highlighted the actions taken by China against India, which included killing 20 soldiers in the Galwan Valley, openly supporting Pakistan during Operation Sindoor and providing live updates to Pakistan.
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday during his bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi underlined the importance of India-China diplomatic ties and said that both sides need to approach and "handle our relationship from a long-term perspective."
Xi stated that it's the "right choice" for both nations to be friends, highlighting their shared historical and cultural ties. He also mentioned that the partnership between the "dragon and elephant" enables each other's success.
PM Modi, who is currently in the second leg of his two-nation visit, arrived at Binhai International Airport in Tianjin on Saturday to participate in the 25th SCO Heads of State Council summit, taking place from August 31 to September 1.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) contributes to "shaping a multipolar world order" as it promotes equal cooperation without targeting any third parties and mutual respect for the uniqueness of each nation.
In conversation with Kyung-wha Kang of Asia Society on Wednesday, Jaishankar said that India and China are trying to undo some of the damage that happened due to the actions in 2020 and rebuild bilateral ties.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday extended his heartfelt greetings on Christmas and the New Year 2025 to heads of several foreign states and governments.