Rajnath Singh and Admiral Dong Jun met during the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Qingdao, China. Key to the discussions was the desire to maintain positive developments in the relationship and avoid new obstacles. The leaders engaged in a ‘constructive and forward-looking exchange of views’ regarding bilateral issues. The restart of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra was a topic of particular note.
Separately, NSA Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. They discussed the overall growth of India-China relations and promoted greater connections between the people of both countries. The need to counteract terrorism and promote regional peace and stability was also emphasized, along with other areas of shared concern.