S. Jaishankar Meets Chinese Prez Xi Jinping, Discusses Ties in Beijing

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, along with his counterparts from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Tuesday.

Jaishankar, who arrived in China on Monday, July 14, for a two-day visit to attend the SCO Foreign Ministers' Conclave, is on his first trip to China since the Galwan Valley clashes in June 2020, which caused a significant strain in India-China relations.

In a post on social media, the minister said he conveyed greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to President Xi. He also briefed the Chinese leader on the recent developments in bilateral ties, emphasising the importance of continued dialogue and the guidance of leadership in navigating the path forward.

Called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO Foreign Ministers.

Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu & Prime Minister @narendramodi.

Apprised President Xi of the recent development of our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of… pic.twitter.com/tNfmEzpJGl

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 15, 2025

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