Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to China for the SCO summit in Tianjin marks his first engagement with President Xi Jinping in seven years, reflecting a potential shift towards normalizing India-China relations amid current tensions, including dissonance in India-US ties. Analysts suggest that this meeting is pivotal for assessing the SCO’s role and India’s strategic engagement with China, emphasizing the potential benefits of strengthened bilateral ties. The discussions could lead to a more stable regional balance, enhancing India’s position in a multipolar world, and may help address mutual concerns while fostering cooperation in various fields.