In his televised opening remarks at the meeting, PM Modi also noted that the disengagement of troops by the two sides on the border created an atmosphere of peace and stability

The talks between the two leaders on the margins of the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in this northern Chinese city came against the backdrop of turbulence triggered by the Trump administration`s tariff tussle

"Our cooperation is linked to the interests of 2.8 billion people of our two countries. This will also pave the way for the welfare of all humanity," PM Modi said

"We are committed to advancing our relations based on mutual trust, respect, and sensitivity," he said

It is learnt that the overall focus of the Modi-Xi talks was to carry forward the process to normalise the bilateral ties that came under severe strain following the eastern Ladakh border standoff

PM Modi landed last evening from Japan in the second leg of his two-nation trip. It is the Indian prime minister`s first trip to China after the border row that began in May 2020

In his remarks, PM Modi also listed measures initiated between the two sides since his meeting with Xi in October last year

"After the disengagement at the border, an atmosphere of peace and stability is now in place. Our Special Representatives have also reached an agreement on border management," PM Modi said