"Xi and Modi meet at SCO Tianjin summit, emphasizing the maintenance of a multipolar global environment, as reported by Chinese media"
In the bustling city of Tianjin, China, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit took centre stage this week, with global attention focused on the important city. Over 3,000 journalists are expected to cover the event, underscoring its significance.
One of the key highlights of the summit was the meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on August 31, 2021. The encounter, which occurred on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations, was significant and marked a significant milestone in Sino-Indian relations.
Xi Jinping, in his address, called for strengthening "strategic communication" to deepen mutual trust, expand exchanges, and pursue win-win cooperation. He also framed India and China as two pillars of the Global South, emphasizing the potential for extensive trade cooperation between the two nations. Zhang Xiao, a Hindi-speaking Chinese journalist, echoed these sentiments, advocating for deeper cooperation between India and China.
The Chinese President also stressed the need for peace and tranquility in the border regions between India and China. This sentiment was reiterated by Mao Ning, Chinese President's spokesperson, who called for a further improvement of ties between the two countries.
Prime Minister Modi, in a speech delivered in 2014, described the relationship between China and India as a "cooperative pas de deux of the dragon and the elephant". This metaphor was later adopted by the Global Times, highlighting the potential for a harmonious and mutually beneficial partnership between the two nations.
Wu Lei, Chief Editor at CGTN, emphasized the leaders' commitment to avoid border issues overshadowing broader ties. He also highlighted the historical dimension of the SCO Summit, focusing on the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's war against Japanese aggression and the founding of the United Nations. This underscores the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region.
The SCO Summit is expected to deliver a Tianjin declaration highlighting the latest results and fruitful outcomes of the SCO over the years. Zhang Xiao described the summit as a good platform to further strengthen India-China relations, while Wu Lei highlighted its significance in the context of a shifting global order.
Chinese journalists covering the summit also commented on the significance of the meeting between Modi and Xi Jinping. They noted that the leaders' discussions could pave the way for a more harmonious and cooperative relationship between the two nations in the future.
As the SCO Summit comes to a close, the focus remains on the potential for deepened cooperation between India and China, and the commitment of both nations to maintaining peace and stability in the region. The future of Sino-Indian relations remains uncertain, but the summit has provided a platform for dialogue and cooperation that could shape the region for years to come.
