Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 03:16am on 18 Jul 2025,Friday India Global
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Chinese counterpart Wang Yi that India-China ties must exclude third-party influence, referencing Pakistan. He emphasized the importance of a stable border and urged de-escalation five years after the Galwan clash. Patrols have resumed in Depsang and Demchok following a 2024 agreement. Jaishankar also pressed China to ensure predictable supply chains and lift export constraints on critical minerals. At the SCO Foreign Ministers’ meet, he highlighted terrorism as a shared concern, citing India’s actions post-Pahalgam attack and UN resolution 16050. The meeting was cordial, with both sides acknowledging the need for bilateral cooperation free from external interference. (PC: X/@Sjaishankar)
