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.
Both leaders welcomed the positive momentum and steady progress in bilateral relations since their last meeting in Kazan in October 2024. They reaffirmed that the two countries were development partners and not rivals, and that their differences should not turn into disputes, as per the M
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.
During the 125th edition of Mann ki Baat on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an inspiring story about how a podcast conversation has opened new opportunities for young footballers from Shahdol, Madhya Pradesh.
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."
To give listeners a closer experience of the event, PM Modi also interacted with two participants, Rasmita Sahoo from Odisha and Moshin Ali from Srinagar.
Senior Congress leader Manish Tewari expressed concerns about the impact of US President Donald Trump's tariffs on India and urged the Centre to show "spine" and not "bow down" to American pressure, recalling India's past experiences in dealing with similar situations.
PM Modi talked about Devki of Bihar, whose "spirit never dampened", and her success in transforming her Ratanpura village of Muzaffarpur with solar pumps.
"The world today is swept by once-in-a-century transformations. The international situation is both fluid and chaotic. China and India are two ancient civilisations in the East, we are the world's two most populous countries, and we are also important members of the Global South. We both sho
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasised the commitment to taking the India-China ties forward, based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity, during his bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during the 125th edition of Mann Ki Baat on Sunday, lauded Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) for achieving two significant milestones despite the devastation caused by recent floods and heavy rains.