India and China Discuss Steps to Advance Bilateral Relations and Normalization

India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Sun Haiyan, vice minister of the Communist Party of China, to discuss advancing bilateral relations. Both sides emphasized the need for positive steps to improve ties, focusing on business and people-centric engagements. The meeting followed recent tensions over border and infrastructure issues but reaffirmed commitments to normalizing relations and enhancing exchanges in 2026. China also expressed support for India's BRICS chairmanship and summit.