Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged Sunday to resolve border disputes and strengthen cooperation ahead of a regional summit in Tianjin.
Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two countries deteriorated after Chinese and Indian soldiers engaged in deadly border clashes in 2020.
Modi is visiting as part of India's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a regional political, economic and security group founded by China.
Modi said in his opening remarks that relations with China have moved in "a meaningful direction," adding that "there is a peaceful environment at the borders after disengagement."
He also noted "the importance of peace and tranquillity on the border areas for continued development of bilateral relations," according to a statement from India's Ministry of External Affairs.
