Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi traveled to New Delhi this month to attend a BRICS security summit and meet with Indian officials.
The visit represents a diplomatic effort to normalize bilateral ties between India and China while strengthening security cooperation within the BRICS bloc.
Wang Yi participated in the two-day summit [1] during the second week of June. On the sidelines of the event, he held bilateral discussions with Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Doval said the exchange was "constructive and forward-looking talks" [2].
The meetings in New Delhi focused on advancing the normalization of relations between the two nations. Both officials discussed security frameworks and cooperation strategies specific to the BRICS partnership, a bloc of emerging economies seeking greater global influence.
Separate from the diplomatic engagements in India, China has increased its trade restrictions. The Chinese government added 10 U.S. firms to its export-control list [3].
While Wang Yi's schedule in New Delhi focused on regional security and the BRICS alliance, other reports indicate a broader diplomatic push. Some sources said there were separate meetings between Wang Yi and U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in Malta, though the primary focus of this week's activity remained the summit in India.
“constructive and forward-looking talks”
The engagement between Wang Yi and Ajit Doval signals a cautious attempt to stabilize the India-China relationship through multilateral forums. By leveraging the BRICS summit, both nations can discuss security concerns under a broader diplomatic umbrella, even as China continues to implement restrictive economic measures against U.S. entities.
