Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping confronted the thorny issue of cross-border terrorism during a high-stakes meeting at the SCO summit in Tianjin.
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held crucial talks on Sunday on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Tianjin, China.
The discussions prominently focused on cross-border terrorism, a long-standing security concern for India and the region. While details of the dialogue remain under wraps, sources suggest both leaders acknowledged the need for enhanced cooperation within the SCO framework to address terrorism threats that destabilize Asia’s security landscape.
The meeting between Modi and Xi, amid strained India–China ties following recent border tensions, signals an attempt to navigate shared security challenges while balancing diplomatic sensitivities. Observers note that terrorism’s inclusion as a core discussion point underscores India’s persistent push to rally global and regional consensus on the issue.