BEIJING (Diya TV) — Indian Ambassador to China Pradeep Kumar Rawat met with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong in Beijing on April 9, as both sides continued efforts to restore momentum in bilateral relations following years of strained ties. The Chinese Foreign Ministry confirmed the meeting in a press release issued Thursday, stating the two diplomats held in-depth discussions on strengthening cooperation and implementing recent high-level agreements.

According to the ministry, Ambassador Rawat and Vice Foreign Minister Sun “exchanged views on China-India relations, exchanges and cooperation in various fields.” The talks are part of an ongoing diplomatic thaw between Asia’s two largest neighbors, signaling a mutual willingness to stabilize ties and move past lingering tensions, particularly those stemming from the protracted military standoff in eastern Ladakh.

Both sides emphasized their commitment to acting on the “important consensus” reached by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping during their brief interaction last October in Kazan, Russia. That meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, marked the first public interaction between the two leaders since the 2020 border standoff.

“The two countries will work together to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders and promote the development of China-India relations along a healthy and stable track,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in its statement.

India-China relations have seen minimal progress over the past four years, largely due to the military confrontation in the Galwan Valley and broader issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). However, the Kazan meeting opened a path for dialogue, with both sides showing cautious optimism and engaging in a series of subsequent diplomatic interactions.

This latest meeting in Beijing suggests a continuation of those efforts, with both diplomats reiterating the need for constructive engagement and emphasizing mutual interests across economic, cultural, and regional platforms.

Although the Chinese side released a statement detailing the meeting, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has yet to issue a formal comment. However, sources familiar with the matter noted that the conversation included discussions on easing border tensions, resuming people-to-people exchanges, and revitalizing bilateral trade mechanisms.

With both nations playing pivotal roles in the region and global forums such as BRICS and the SCO, analysts note that improving India-China relations could have broader implications for regional security and economic cooperation.