Mon Nov 18 14:50:54 UTC 2024: ## China Vows to Follow Through on Modi-Xi Agreement to Thaw Relations

**Beijing, November 18, 2024** – China has pledged to uphold the agreements reached between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during their recent meeting at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia. The meeting, held on October 23rd, marked a significant step towards easing tensions between the two nations, which had been strained for over four years due to the border standoff in Eastern Ladakh.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian confirmed China’s commitment to working with India to implement the understandings reached by the two leaders. This includes strengthening communication and cooperation and fostering greater mutual trust. While specifics of the meeting remain undisclosed, the statement signals a concerted effort to normalize bilateral relations.

The Kazan meeting saw both leaders endorse a new agreement on patrolling and disengagement along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). They also directed the resumption of various bilateral dialogue mechanisms. Prime Minister Modi emphasized the importance of managing differences peacefully and maintaining mutual respect and sensitivity. President Xi highlighted the need for a sound strategic understanding between the two populous nations to ensure harmonious coexistence and development.

The breakthrough follows a four-year standoff sparked by a deadly military clash in the Galwan Valley in 2020. The October 21st agreement on LAC troop disengagement and the instruction to restart talks between Special Representatives, Ajit Doval (India) and Wang Yi (China), represent key steps towards de-escalation. The Special Representatives mechanism, established in 2003, will resume efforts to resolve LAC-related issues.

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