BRICS 2017: Xi Jinping calls for healthy and stable India-China relationship

Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi held their first bilateral meeting after the resolution of the Dokalam standoff.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday met for the first time after the resolution of Doklam standoff in Xiamen. The meeting between the two leaders took place on the sidelines of BRICS summit.

During the meeting, Modi congratulated the Chinese President on successfully executing the BRICS summit.

Jinping, on his part, said, "India and China are each other's major neighbours, we are also two of the world's largest and emerging countries...China is prepared to work with India to seek guidance from the five principles of Panchsheel."

"A healthy and stable China-India relationship serves the interests of people in both countries," he added.

A bilateral meeting between the Indian and Chinese officials also took place on the sidelines of the summit. The Chinese delegation comprised President Xi, Chief Spokesperson Lu Kang, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and State Councilor Yang Jiechi

The Chinese and the Indian troops were engaged in a standoff in Doklam region near Sikkim since June 16 after the Indian side stopped the construction of a road by the Chinese Army. On August 28, MEA announced that New Delhi and Beijing have decided on "expeditious disengagement" of their border troops in the disputed Doklam area.

Earlier today, Prime Minister Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping, along with other leaders and dignitaries, took part in the 'Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries' event at International Conference Centre in Xiamen.

Speaking at the event, Modi stressed on the importance of reining in climate change and said that a coordinated action and cooperation by BRICS countries is needed in the areas of counter terrorism, cyber security and disaster management.

"We need to work together to create a greener world and mitigate the menace of climate change," Modi said at the event 'Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries' in Xiamen, China

President Xi Jinping chaired the 'Dialogue of Emerging Markets and Developing Countries', which will be attended by leaders of BRICS - a grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The meeting will also see the participation of leaders of Egypt, Mexico, Tajikistan, Guinea and Thailand, said reports.

Modi arrived in Xiamen on Sunday and attended the BRICS Summit.

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