NSA Ajit Doval visits Beijing weeks before BRICS Summit on September 12, 2025
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Eyes on Xi visit, ‘early harvest’ as Doval heads to Beijing
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is visiting Beijing ahead of the BRICS Summit on September 12, signaling preparations for Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to India in seven years. The visit aims to secure an 'early harvest' of agreements to stabilize bilateral ties strained since the 2020 Galwan clash. This diplomatic engagement is critical for border management, trade normalization, and multilateral coordination at BRICS. For competitive exams, it highlights India-China strategic dynamics, NSA-level diplomacy, and the significance of BRICS as a platform for emerging economies.
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Visit aims to prepare for Chinese President Xi Jinping's first India visit in seven years (last in 2017)
Focus on 'early harvest' agreements to stabilize ties post-2020 Galwan Valley clash
BRICS Summit to be hosted by India on September 12, 2025
Doval's visit marks highest-level India-China engagement since border tensions escalated in 2020
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