NEW DELHI: Experts argue that New Delhi’s efforts to mend relations with Beijing and maintain its strong energy and defense alliance with Russia present strategic options in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s high tariffs on Indian exports.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in the Indian capital Monday for a two-day visit and discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, following a fatal confrontation at their disputed border that sparked a years-long impasse between China and India.
In order to enhance economic and cultural contacts, increase commerce and investment, and recommence the issuance of journalist and tourist visas, the two countries jointly decided to start direct flights between China and India again.
Relations have improved since Trump levied 50% tariffs on Indian commodities, 25% of which were a penalty for India’s purchase of Russian energy, which Washington claimed was supporting Moscow’s conflict in Ukraine.
Declaring the levies “unjustified and unreasonable,” the Indian government promised to “take all necessary steps to protect its national interests. Following the improvement in India-China relations, Jaishankar visited Moscow for three days, concluding on Thursday with an agreement to expand commerce between the two countries.
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