India Signals Foreign Policy Shift at SCO Summit Amidst Normalization with China
Prime Minister Modi's visit to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit marks a significant shift in India's foreign policy. This was the first bilateral engagement with President Xi Jinping since the 2020 military standoff. The meeting approved a normalization process initiated in October 2024, focusing on troop disengagement along the LAC and boundary resolution. The 'Tianjin declaration' issued at the summit included strong language against cross-border terrorism. While engaging with the SCO, India maintained its opposition to China's Belt and Road Initiative but found common ground on issues like Gaza.
Key Points
- The summit facilitated the resumption of direct flights, visa facilitation, and economic ties between India and China.
- India used the platform to condemn cross-border terrorism while balancing relations within the Eurasian grouping.
- PM Modi skipped the 'SCO Plus' summit, focusing instead on bilateral and core SCO engagements.
- The meeting aimed to stabilize world trade and build ties based on mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity.
Exam Facts
- The Tianjin declaration condemned the 'cross-border movement of terrorists.'
- The SCO is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance.
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