Jaishankar flags need for fair trade, supply chain reliability in meeting with Wang Yi
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila on the sidelines of ASEAN events.
Jaishankar stressed fair market access, trade balance, and supply chain reliability while welcoming normalization measures like visa upgrades, resumption of direct flights, Kailash pilgrimage, and border trade.
India stated that border peace and tranquility remain a prerequisite for normal bilateral ties, noting engagement since October 2024.
Jaishankar thanked Wang for China's support for India's BRICS presidency ahead of the September summit.
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