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Modi, Xi Stress Mutual Sensitivity in Talks

3 sourcesUpdated 15 Sept 2026, 1:44 pm Coverage regionsIndia
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Modi raised India’s core concerns and stressed mutual sensitivity in talks with Xi Jinping.

The leaders discussed stabilizing bilateral relations on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said both sides agreed to be partners rather than rivals.

Wang Yi also said they want to maintain border peace.

Why it mattersThe talks could shape border stability, diplomatic ties, and how both countries handle disputed strategic concerns next.
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One report said the discussions also touched on a maritime attack off Oman, regional security, energy cooperation with Russia, and talks concerning Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.

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Both reports agree that Modi and Xi focused on improving ties and stressing mutual sensitivity, with the talks framed as part of efforts to stabilize relations.

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The reporting leaves open how far the talks will move specific disputes forward, including the core concerns raised by India and the separate issues mentioned in one report.

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The reports say Modi and Xi met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit to discuss stabilizing bilateral relations. One account says Modi raised India’s core concerns and stressed mutual sensitivity, while another says the discussions also covered a maritime attack off Oman, regional security, energy cooperation with Russia, and talks involving Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said both sides viewed each other as partners rather than rivals and wanted to maintain border peace. The coverage presents the meeting as part of ongoing efforts to improve ties while keeping core disputes on the table.

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The Hans India Neutral framing Reported

Modi Raised India’s Concerns In Xi Jinping Talks, Stressed Mutual Sensitivity: MEA

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The Hans India reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit to discuss stabilizing bilateral relations. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, Modi emphasized mutual sensitivity and raised India's core concerns. Meanwhile, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that both leaders agreed to be partners rather than rivals and to maintain border peace. The article outlines ongoing efforts to improve ties while noting New Delhi's focus on resolving core issues alongside engagement.

The Indian Awaaz Neutral framing Reported

India, China agree to be sensitive towards each other’s core concerns: MEA

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The Indian Awaaz reports that during a meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping discussed bilateral issues, with India emphasizing the need for mutual sensitivity to core concerns guided by mutual respect and interest. According to Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the discussions also addressed a maritime attack on a commercial vessel off Oman involving Indian nationals, regional security, energy cooperation with Russia, and diplomatic talks concerning Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.