Special Representatives Meeting
Chinese Foreign Minister’s First Visit After LAC Tensions: The Chinese Foreign Minister visited India for the first time after the recent tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). He held the 24th round of the Special Representatives (SRs) Dialogue with the National Security Advisor of India.
During the meeting, both nations reiterated their commitment to find a balanced and acceptable solution to the boundary question, guided by the 2005 Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles.
Static GK fact: The 2005 Agreement between India and China is a key framework to ensure peaceful resolution of border disputes.
Strengthening Border Mechanisms
It was agreed to form an Expert Group and a Working Group under the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC). These bodies will focus on maintaining stability and addressing concerns through existing diplomatic and military-level channels.
Static GK fact: The WMCC was established in 2012 to institutionalize regular talks on managing border affairs.
Restart of Bilateral Dialogues
India and China announced their intention to resume stalled exchanges, including the High-level Mechanism on People-to-People Contacts from 2026. This initiative will strengthen cultural, academic, and social relations between both sides.
Static GK fact: The People-to-People mechanism was set up in 2018 to boost educational, cultural, and tourism cooperation.
Diplomatic Milestone
The year 2025 will mark 75 years of diplomatic ties between India and China. To honor this milestone, the two countries will organize a series of joint commemorative events.
Static GK fact: India officially recognized the People’s Republic of China in April 1950, becoming one of the earliest nations to do so.
Connectivity and Pilgrimage Access
Another key decision was to resume direct flights between the two countries. Additionally, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will be expanded from 2026, giving more pilgrims an opportunity to participate.
Static GK Tip: The Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains, and Bon followers, symbolizing spiritual significance across faiths.
Cooperation on Water and Trade
The two sides reaffirmed their cooperation on trans-border rivers, ensuring that hydrological data will be shared during emergencies. This move will help both countries respond effectively to natural disasters.
Border trade will also be reopened through Lipulekh Pass in Uttarakhand, Shipki La Pass in Himachal Pradesh, and Nathu La Pass in Sikkim, restoring important economic and cultural linkages.
Static GK fact: Nathu La is part of the historic Silk Road route that once connected India to Tibet for trade and cultural exchange.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Chinese Foreign Minister’s First Visit After LAC Tensions:
| Topic | Detail |
| Special Representatives Dialogue | 24th round co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister and India’s NSA |
| 2005 Agreement | Framework for fair and acceptable border settlement |
| Border Management | Expert Group and Working Group under WMCC |
| WMCC | Established in 2012 for India-China border coordination |
| Bilateral Dialogues | High-level Mechanism on People-to-People Exchanges to resume in 2026 |
| Diplomatic Relations | 75 years of ties to be celebrated in 2025 |
| Air Connectivity | Direct flights to resume soon |
| Kailash Mansarovar Yatra | Expansion from 2026 |
| Trans-border Rivers | Data sharing during emergencies agreed |
| Border Trade | Reopening of Lipulekh, Shipki La, and Nathu La passes |
