Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has met China's top diplomat and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the countries' relationship after a yearslong standoff between the nuclear-armed powers.

PM Modi noted improved India-China relations since his meeting with Xi, anticipating further progress at the SCO Summit. NSA Doval and Foreign Minister Wang Yi discussed border stability and bilateral ties with Wang Yi.

Exact date for resumption of flights yet to be determined; countries agree to boost trade and investment, along with smooth facilitation of visas

Wang Yi handed over a personal message and invitation from President Xi Jinping to the PM, for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit being held in Tianjin on August 31 to September 1. Modi acce

Doval met Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi in New Delhi for the 24th round of special representative level talks on the India-China border issues

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will begin his two-day visit to India on Monday, where he will hold a crucial bilateral meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar.