Under an important diplomatic incident, External Affairs Minister S.K. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping during his visit to Beijing. The meeting was held at an important time for India-China relations, with warm gestures and formal dialogues. During this time, Jaishankar gave personal wishes to Xi Jinping on behalf of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and wished Prime Minister Modi to him, while the two countries are trying to give a new form of their relations between border tensions. Although this meeting was brief, its importance was big. It was a vigilant step towards stabilizing a complex relationship, taking shape from competition, economy and diplomacy.

Tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours have simmered since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Since then, both sides have engaged in several rounds of military and diplomatic talks, but trust remains fragile. In this context, Jaishankar’s meeting with Xi is being seen as a part of a broader effort to rebuild dialogue beyond just border issues.

Sources say the conversation was “constructive,” with mutual emphasis on peace and regional stability. While no major announcements were made, the very optics of the meeting reflect a willingness to keep the doors of communication open.

For citizens back home, this engagement sends a message that while the disputes may not vanish overnight, there is movement. Diplomacy, often slow and symbolic, can still ease the way toward greater understanding.

Whether this meeting leads to real shifts remains to be seen. But in a world of fast moving conflicts, even a handshake and a message of goodwill between two major person carries a quiet but powerful weight.