This is the first visit by a Chinese Minister since Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for the BRICS leaders’ summit in Russia's Kazan in October 2024.

Experts believe this may soften US tariffs on India and strengthen the Indian economy, highlighting India's strategic autonomy amidst increasing Russian oil imports despite Western sanctions.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits India for border talks with NSA Ajit Doval ahead of PM Modi's China trip.