Qin Gang, Chinese Foreign Minister, to Attend G20 Meeting in New Delhi
During the foreign ministers’ meeting, Qin Gang and S Jaishankar are anticipated to discuss the disputed border and evaluate the current situation, according to sources.
On Tuesday, the Chinese foreign ministry declared that Qin Gang, China’s foreign minister, would travel to India this week to participate in the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi. This development comes as both nations endeavor to resolve the ongoing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
On Tuesday, the Chinese foreign ministry released a statement announcing that Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang had been invited by Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar to attend the G20 Foreign Ministers conference in New Delhi, India, on March 2.
According to Mao Ning, the spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, the G20, the primary forum for international economic cooperation, should prioritize resolving persistent challenges in the international economy and development. It should also assume greater responsibility in driving global development and economic recovery, as stated in a press briefing on Tuesday.
The world is currently grappling with uncertainties while endeavoring to restart the economy, making it challenging for countries to meet the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The G20, the leading forum for international economic cooperation, must concentrate on significant issues affecting the global economy and development and play a more significant role in promoting global development and driving world economic recovery, according to a statement released on Tuesday.
Mao, the spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, emphasized that China is prepared to collaborate with all concerned parties to ensure that the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting conveys a positive message on multilateralism, food and energy security, and development cooperation.
The foreign ministers from the alliance will gather in New Delhi this week amid the backdrop of Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine and the escalating tensions between the United States and China.
Qin, the new Chinese foreign minister, previously served as the ambassador to the United States. He has taken up the role during numerous conflicts involving China, including the ongoing border dispute with India, which has persisted for almost three years.
In an article published late last year titled “How China Sees the World,” Qin made reference to the Sino-India border issue. Qin stated, “Regarding the border issues between China and India, both sides are willing to mitigate tensions and work together to maintain peace along their borders,” reflecting a desire for a peaceful resolution.
In March last year, the previous Chinese foreign minister, Wang Yi, traveled to India.
During his meeting with Jaishankar, Wang urged China and India to prioritize the border dispute and avoid allowing it to overshadow their bilateral relations.
Wang emphasized the importance of cooperation and mutual support between China and India, stating that they should work together towards success and avoid undermining each other.
India has reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and stability at the border to improve bilateral relations between the two countries.
Lin Minwang, the deputy director of the Institute of South Asia Studies at Shanghai University, stated that Qin’s visit can be seen as an endorsement of India’s multilateral diplomatic initiatives.
China supports India’s increased involvement on the global stage despite the current complex international situation, according to Lin.
According to Wang Dehua, a South Asia specialist at the Shanghai Municipal Centre for International Studies, a united stance from India and China would significantly contribute to global peace and development and improve bilateral relations between the two nations.
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