Beijing, July 15 (H.S.): External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping, conveying greetings from President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This meeting occurred during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign ministers' gathering. Dr. Jaishankar provided updates on bilateral relations, emphasizing the importance of leadership guidance.

He shared a related photo on X and reiterated the need to maintain recent positive strides in their relationship, address border issues, and adopt a visionary approach for future cooperation.

In a Post on X,he wrote,Called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO Foreign Ministers. Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu & Prime Minister@narendramodi.Apprised President Xi of the recent development of our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of our leaders in that regard.

His earlier discussions with the Chinese counterpart highlighted the necessity of regularizing strategic dialogue to foster progress between the two countries.

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