Jaishankar says India-China ties have improved since 2024, citing border calm

During a conversation at the Asia Society, External Affairs Minister Jaishankar assessed that India-China relations have progressed compared with 2024 and 2025, attributing the change to a de-escalation of the disputed border. He explained that after the 2020 standoff, routine diplomatic exchanges, visa issuance and air links were largely halted, even though trade continued. As the border situation steadies, he said, both nations see a corresponding normalisation of overall ties, which benefits their standing worldwide.

Jaishankar highlighted a shift toward a more multipolar world order, pointing to the recent BRICS summit in New Delhi and the G2 meeting in Washington as indicators of evolving power dynamics. He warned that reliance on a single great power is risky and urged nations to de-risk, diversify, and seek new partners. The remarks reflected themes discussed during the recent United Nations General Assembly week.