National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is visiting Beijing for the 24th India-China Special Representatives meeting. During the visit, Doval is expected to meet China’s foreign minister. The discussions will focus mainly on India-China border-related matters.
Both countries have continued this dialogue process over the years. However, the importance of Special Representatives-level talks increased after the Doklam dispute. The meeting comes at a significant time for bilateral relations.
Doval’s China visit takes place before the proposed SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan. Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may attend the event. Therefore, the discussions in Beijing have gained additional attention.
Border issues and bilateral ties remain key focus
The Special Representatives meeting will primarily address border-related concerns. However, both sides may also discuss broader bilateral relations. Global developments often become part of such high-level discussions.
Relations between India and China showed improvement after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited China in 2025. Before that, both leaders met after a long gap during the BRICS sidelines in Russia. They discussed bilateral ties and provided important directions to officials.
Will Xi Jinping visit India for BRICS summit?
India will host the BRICS summit in September. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India for the event. Meanwhile, questions remain over whether Chinese President Xi Jinping will also attend the summit.
The answer may emerge after Ajit Doval’s current China visit. His meeting with Chinese officials could provide indications about future diplomatic engagement.
Doval visit timing gains importance
Overall, the timing of Ajit Doval’s Beijing trip remains significant. After his meeting with China’s foreign minister, both countries’ official statements will attract attention.
Meanwhile, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is visiting Russia for two days. He is co-chairing the 27th session of the India-Russia Intergovernmental Commission on trade, economic, scientific, technical and cultural cooperation.
