The Chinese Foreign Minister went to Delhi after the row over the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh, which was replaced by concern over western action in Ukraine before the Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa summit (BRICS) in China.
One goal is to open a line of discussion between Delhi and Beijing in place of world events. It seems the concerns in Ladakh have been shelved, and an impasse over remarks about Jammu and Kashmir made that India reminded as none of their concern.
China's Unusual Outreach
Wang Yi, China's Foreign Minister and State Councilor arrived in Delhi a day after India "turned down" what it said was inappropriate "uncalled for" comments he made regarding Jammu and Kashmir at an Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting held in Islamabad, reported the Express UK.
According to the Chinese embassy, no announcement was made prior to the official's visit, and no meeting was scheduled with officials.
One of his scheduled activities is to see the External Affairs minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday as part of his official functions.
It cannot be denied that the Ladakh incident at the LAC has left strained relations between Beijing and Delhi for some time and was a concern for both nations, cited Foreign Policy.
Looking beyond this misunderstanding to revive bilateral talks and arrange for the scheduled talks for the BRICS summit to be hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping late this year.
BRICS Summit
Beijing reportedly suggested a series of events to kick off the discourse, commencing with high-level visits from both parties. The Chinese foreign minister hopes to iron out all obstacles for the BRICS summit diplomatically later in the year.
China's ultimate objective is to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the BRICS summit in person, including Russian President Vladimir Putin. This year it will be Beijing's turn to chair the Russia-India-China (RIC) trilateral in 2022 and accommodate leaders on the sidelines.
Last Wednesday, India told the leaders in China that it should not air anything about internal concerns. Wang, a participant in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting, made this statement, saying that the concerns of Islamic friends are important. He added that China has the same aspirations for its friends in Islamabad.
This remark by the Chinese official drew a rebuke from the Ministry of External Affairs. Arindam Bagchi, a representative of the Ministry of External Affairs, stated they repudiate China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi's completely unwarranted remark towards India in his address at the Opening Ceremony of the OIC, noted Indian Defence News.
Reacting to the Chinese officials is not so common in airing a rebuke, as this would reflect that New Delhi does not want to relent on its stand.
India made it clear that the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir cannot be interfered with by anyone else, even Beijing. Bagchi chastised and said New Delhi does not offer unwanted statements where it is not concerned.
This prior statement is the usual answer to reference to Jammu & Kashmir; otherwise, India's internal affairs are it is own. Wang Yi should have kept silent, they added. Last March 19, after the Beijing visit, India Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told China that the Ladakh issue is not done yet.
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