China Calls to Speed Up Resumption of Stalled India-China Dialogue Mechanisms

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, during talks with India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in New Delhi on June 22, 2026, called on both countries to speed up the resumption of stalled dialogue mechanisms and to expand exchanges in areas such as trade, finance, law enforcement, and media. The Chinese Foreign Ministry shared these remarks in a statement early on June 23, 2026.

The meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers' meeting in New Delhi. Mr. Doval said that stable, predictable, and constructive ties help build trust and better understanding between the two neighbours. Both sides reviewed recent developments and noted progress towards a gradual normalisation of relations.

The push for faster talks follows comments by the Chinese Ambassador to India, who noted that India and China have nearly 50 government-to-government dialogue mechanisms, but most of them remain stalled. Even simpler steps, such as restarting direct flights, have needed long negotiations, showing how slow and uneven the normalisation has been.

For India, the context is the long-running boundary dispute. Both sides are arranging for Mr. Doval to visit Beijing for the next round of talks under the Special Representatives mechanism, which handles the border question. China said the two countries are "partners, not rivals" and stressed keeping the boundary issue from harming the wider relationship. The visit may also indicate whether China's President will attend the BRICS leaders' summit in India in September.

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