Modi's Measured Approach to India China Ties Falls Short of Reality The recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping has sparked optimism about the future of India China relations, but beneath the surface lies a complex web of unresolved issues.
The three principles touted by PM Modi – mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest – are laudable ideals that fail to acknowledge the festering wound of a disputed border.
The emphasis on border peace is crucial, given the recent spate of incidents along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). However, PM Modi's assertion that differences should not become disputes comes across as naive.