Xi, Modi meet on Brics summit’s sidelines as India, China ties recover from 2020 clash

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for the first time in five years, indicating a possible thaw in relations between the two countries following a deadly clash in 2020. The leaders discussed resolving the military stand-off on their disputed Himalayan border, which had escalated tensions between the nuclear-armed nations. The talks are expected to lead to increased Chinese investment in India, as diplomatic efforts have gained momentum in recent months. Details of the agreement to resolve the border stand-off have not been disclosed, but it is expected to allow for scheduled patrols to prevent future confrontations.