India and China seek to move away from precipice

Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha analyzes the recent discussions between India and China, including the joint statement listing five steps to address the tensions that have been building up over the past few months

September 12, 2020 by Newsclick

Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation meeting in Moscow. They released a joint statement listing five steps to address the tensions that have been building up over the past few months. What will be the impact of this meeting and will it help in the de-escalation process? How does this conflict have an impact on the geopolitics of the region? Newsclick’s Prabir Purkayastha examines these issues.