Fri Mar 07 08:54:47 UTC 2025: ## China Says India-China Ties Show Positive Progress After Ladakh Standoff
**Beijing, [Date of Publication]** – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has declared that relations between India and China have significantly improved following the resolution of their prolonged military standoff in eastern Ladakh. Speaking at his annual press conference, Wang highlighted the positive strides made since a breakthrough last year, emphasizing the success of the recent disengagement process and subsequent high-level meetings.
Wang attributed the improvement to the strategic guidance provided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during their October meeting in Kazan, Russia. This meeting, he said, led to renewed dialogue mechanisms and strengthened cooperation at all levels. He cited several key diplomatic engagements, including meetings between National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Wang Yi, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and his Chinese counterpart.
While acknowledging ongoing border disputes, Wang stressed that these differences should not overshadow the broader bilateral relationship. He emphasized the importance of a cooperative partnership between India and China, stating that both nations should work together rather than against each other. He further suggested that as major players in the Global South, India and China have a shared responsibility to oppose hegemonism and uphold international norms. Looking ahead to the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2025, Wang expressed China’s commitment to further strengthening ties with India.
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