PM Modi- Xi Jinping meeting: PM Modi announces resumption of direct flights to China and also on Sino-Indian border management

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping during a bilateral meeting in Tianjin on Sunday (August 31, 2025).

During the meeting, Mr. Modi announced the resumption of direct flights to China.

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He also said that “Peace and stability is maintained along border following disengagement”.

Mr. Modi further said “We are committed to take forward our ties based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity.”

The Prime Minister also made a mention of the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

During the meeting, Mr. Modi said “We are committed to take forward bilateral ties. There was consent between our special representatives on border management.”

The Prime Minister said “Welfare of 2.8 billion people is linked to our bilateral cooperation.”

Mr. Modi concluded “I congratulate you on China’s successful presidency of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.”

In his opening remarks during delegation-level talks with Mr. Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, “The World is going towards transformation. China and India are two of the most civilizational countries. We are the world’s two most populous countries and part of the Global South… It is vital to be friends, a good neighbour, and the Dragon and the Elephant to come together…”

The Chinese President said “This year marks the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic relations. Both nations need to handle our relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective. We must also step up to our historic responsibilities to uphold multilateralism, a multipolar world, and more democracy in international institutions and work together for peace and prosperity in Asia and around the world.” 

(with inputs from PTI)