China's Wang Yi Calls For Closer India Ties During Meeting With Jaishankar, Backs BRICS Summit

Published 23 July 2026 · india

China's Wang Yi Calls For Closer India Ties During Meeting With Jaishankar, Backs BRICS Summit Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 12:18 IST Wang

China's Wang Yi Calls For Closer India Ties During Meeting With Jaishankar, Backs BRICS Summit Published By, Last Updated: July 23, 2026, 12:18 IST Wang also urged both sides to strengthen coordination and cooperation, promote the growth of the greater BRICS cooperation mechanism Rapid Read Wang Yi Meets S Jaishankar. (X/@DrSJaishankar) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Wednesday said that China and India should consolidate the positive momentum in their bilateral relations and strengthen coordination and cooperation in international and regional affairs. Wang made the remarks in Manila during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. He said both countries should keep humanity’s well-being in mind, demonstrate responsibility as major nations, and contribute to advancing multipolarity and greater democracy in international relations. Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said China is ready to work with India to implement the important common understandings reached by the leaders of the two countries.

He called for maintaining close high-level exchanges, enhancing cooperation in areas including economy and trade, media, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges, while properly handling sensitive issues. A wide ranging discussion with Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China in Manila #Philippines.Text of my opening remarks as below: Excellency, I am glad to meet you again. Our participation in the EAS and the ASEAN Regional Forum not only provides an occasion to… pic.twitter.com/cE5jymVou4 — Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 22, 2026 Wang also urged both sides to strengthen coordination and cooperation, promote the growth of the greater BRICS cooperation mechanism, and better represent and safeguard the common interests of developing countries. China will continue to support India in hosting a successful BRICS summit this year, Wang said. During the meeting, Jaishankar said India’s positions on issues related to Taiwan and Xizang have not changed, and that India respects China’s sovereignty.

He added that India has consistently worked towards a positive and cooperative bilateral relationship with a forward-looking approach. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What are the key outcomes of the India-China meeting? Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged closer India ties and supported the BRICS summit during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Manila. How will BRICS cooperation evolve with China's support? China supports BRICS cooperation by urging closer India ties and promoting the growth of the mechanism to represent developing countries. Could this meeting improve India-China trade relations? The meeting between India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi offers potential for improved India-China trade relations, with both sides discussing normalization and cooperation.