PM Modi, Xi Jinping agree differences should not become disputes: Read full text

Download AppNewsIndiaPM Modi, Xi Jinping agree differences should not become disputes: Read full text Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi and discussed matters of mutual interest, border issues, and bilateral cooperation among others.Prime Minister Narendra Modi (right) shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026. (Photo: Reuters)Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed that differences between the two countries should not turn into disputes and reaffirmed the need to take a strategic, long-term perspective of bilateral ties, the Ministry of External Affairs said.The two leaders also stressed the importance of peace and tranquillity along the border and committed to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question.Below is the full statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs:Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met with HE Mr Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China on 12 September 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.The two leaders welcomed the steady progress in India-China bilateral relations since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025. They reaffirmed that both countries should take a strategic and long term perspective of their ties. Differences should not become disputes. The Prime Minister highlighted that both sides must be guided by three mutuals – mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest.The Prime Minister emphasised that peace and tranquillity in the border areas remains an essential basis for the continued development of bilateral relations. He underlined the need for both sides to observe existing agreements and understandings on border-related issues. The two leaders expressed commitment to a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question proceeding from the political perspective of their overall bilateral relations and the long-term interests of the two peoples.The two leaders took note of the progress in people-to-people ties and underscored the need to further promote cultural exchanges, business linkages and greater mobility between the two countries. On economic and trade relations, they underlined the need to address each other’s concerns, including structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues, and facilitation of meaningful and predictable market access.The two leaders agreed that both sides must continue to expand common ground on regional and global issues, and in addressing challenges.The Prime Minister appreciated China's support for India's BRICS chairship and its contributions towards the success of the BRICS Summit-2026.- EndsPublished On: Sep 12, 2026 19:48 IST