Wang Yi calls on PM Modi; PM accepts President Xi's invitation to SCO Summit in Tianjin
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on 19 August 2025 and handed over President Xi Jinping's invitation to the SCO Summit in Tianjin, which the Prime Minister accepted.
Summary
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a Member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of China, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 19 August 2025 and handed over a message and invitation from President Xi Jinping for the SCO Summit being held in Tianjin. The Prime Minister accepted the invitation, expressed support for China's SCO Presidency and said he looked forward to meeting President Xi in Tianjin. He emphasised the importance of peace and tranquillity on the border and reiterated India's commitment to a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question. The Prime Minister welcomed steady progress in ties since his meeting with President Xi in Kazan last year, including the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
Key facts
- Date
- 19 Aug 2025, New Delhi
- Visitor
- Wang Yi, FM and Politburo Member, China
- Invitation
- From President Xi for SCO Summit in Tianjin – accepted
- Reference point
- PM–Xi meeting in Kazan last year
- Cited progress
- Resumption of Kailash Manasarovar Yatra
- Also briefed
- Talks with EAM Jaishankar and 24th SR meeting with NSA Doval
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Wang Yi handed over President Xi Jinping's invitation to Prime Minister Modi on 19 August 2025 for the SCO Summit being held in which Chinese city?
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Correct answer: C — Tianjin
Wang Yi handed over a message and invitation from President Xi for the SCO Summit being held in Tianjin, and the Prime Minister conveyed his acceptance.
While receiving Wang Yi on 19 August 2025, Prime Minister Modi welcomed progress in India–China ties since his meeting with President Xi held last year in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Kazan
PIB states the Prime Minister welcomed the steady and positive progress in bilateral ties since his meeting with President Xi in Kazan last year.
Consider the following statements about Wang Yi's call on Prime Minister Modi on 19 August 2025: 1. Wang Yi shared his assessment of his meeting with EAM S. Jaishankar and of the 24th Special Representatives meeting. 2. The Prime Minister cited the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra as part of the progress in ties. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both statements are correct: Wang Yi shared his positive assessment of the meeting with EAM Jaishankar and the 24th SR meeting, and the Prime Minister referred to the resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra while welcoming progress since Kazan.