Key agreements on pilgrimage, trade, and people-to-people exchanges reached during high-level talks
Foreign Secretary Shri Vikram Misri visited Beijing on January 26-27, 2025, for discussions with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Sun Weidong as part of the India-China Foreign Secretary-Vice Foreign Minister mechanism. The meeting followed up on commitments made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping during their October 2024 meeting in Kazan.
Both sides decided to restart the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in the summer of 2025, with further discussions on logistics under existing agreements. They also planned an early meeting of the India-China Expert Level Mechanism to resume hydrological data sharing and discuss cooperation on trans-border rivers.
India and China agreed to resume the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025 and enhance cooperation on trans-border rivers and trade transparency
To facilitate better bilateral relations, India and China agreed to enhance people-to-people exchanges, including media and think-tank dialogues. They also decided to work on resuming direct air services, with technical teams from both nations set to negotiate the framework soon.
As 2025 marks the 75th anniversary of India-China diplomatic relations, both sides committed to public diplomacy efforts aimed at fostering mutual trust. Several commemorative activities will be organized to highlight shared cultural and historical connections.
The discussions also covered economic and trade concerns, emphasizing the need for transparency and predictability in long-term policies.
During his visit, Foreign Secretary Misri met with senior Chinese officials, including Politburo Member and Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Wang Yi, and Minister of the International Department H.E. Mr. Liu Jianchao, reinforcing high-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations.
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