Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation from President Xi Jinping to attend the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin, highlighting India’s commitment to regional dialogue and multilateral cooperation. During discussions with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Modi emphasized the importance of maintaining peace along the India-China border and expressed optimism about resolving long-standing boundary issues through constructive engagement. Wang Yi acknowledged India’s role in the summit’s success and stressed the need for mutual trust and cooperation, reflecting a positive trend in bilateral relations that aims to overcome past tensions highlighted by the Galwan clashes. Both leaders aim to view each other as partners rather than rivals, underscoring a shared interest in stability and development in the region. This engagement is timely, as it provides an opportunity for both nations to discuss broader geopolitical issues amid global uncertainties, signaling India’s readiness to play a proactive role in shaping the SCO’s agenda and fostering a peaceful, multipolar Asia where cooperative security is essential for economic development.