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**China Extends Support to India in Counter-Terrorism Efforts, Trade Discussed During Bilateral Summit**

**Astana, Kazakhstan – July 4, 2024** – In a significant development, China has pledged its support to India in combating terrorism, as confirmed by the Indian Foreign Ministry today. The agreement was reached during a bilateral summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Astana.

According to Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, Prime Minister Modi “outlined his understanding very crisply and specifically,” highlighting the shared threat of cross-border terrorism faced by both India and China. Modi requested China’s support in addressing this issue, to which the Chinese side expressed its support.

“The Prime Minister did mention cross-border terrorism as a priority… it is important that we give understanding and support to each other as we both combat cross-border terrorism,” Misri told reporters. He further added, “there has been a lot of understanding and cooperation from the Chinese side on this issue.”

This development marks a potential shift in China’s stance on terrorism, particularly in the context of cross-border threats. Historically, China, a strong ally of Pakistan, has been cautious in its approach to the issue. However, growing concerns about Islamic terror threats in its Xinjiang region and the increasing vulnerability of Chinese nationals abroad appear to be prompting a change.

The summit also addressed other crucial issues, including trade enhancement and the establishment of peace along the shared border. Amid escalating trade tensions between India and the United States, the two leaders exchanged views on strengthening bilateral trade ties. The discussions reflect a renewed effort to “reset” bilateral relations, with both countries recognizing the importance of strategic autonomy and avoiding a third-country lens in their interactions.

Prime Minister Modi emphasized that India and China should not view their relationship through a third-country perspective.

Both leaders identified expanding common ground on bilateral, regional, and global issues, including terrorism, as essential.

The SCO summit will also see Prime Minister Modi come face-to-face with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, marking their first interaction since the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir.

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