Jaishankar highlighted the importance of the border situation reflecting the overall state of bilateral relations. He stated on X, "Met with CPC Politburo member and FM Wang Yi in Vientiane today. Continued our ongoing discussions about our bilateral relationship. The state of the border will necessarily be reflected on the state of our ties."

The talks took place against the backdrop of the ongoing border dispute in eastern Ladakh, which entered its fifth year in May. Jaishankar and Wang agreed on the need to provide strong guidance to complete the disengagement process, stressing mutual respect for the LAC and past agreements. Jaishankar added, "It is in our mutual interest to stabilize our ties. We should approach the immediate issues with a sense of purpose and urgency."

Earlier this month, the two leaders met in Astana, Kazakhstan, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. India has consistently maintained that normalizing ties with China is contingent on peace in the border areas.

The Indian and Chinese militaries have been in a standoff since May 2020, with full resolution still elusive despite disengagement from several friction points. Bilateral ties suffered a significant blow following the fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020, marking the most serious military conflict between the two nations in decades.

Both sides are seeking to stabilize relations, recognizing the urgent need to address immediate issues and maintain stability along the border.

Jaishankar highlighted the importance of the border situation reflecting the overall state of bilateral relations. He stated on X, "Met with CPC Politburo member and FM Wang Yi in Vientiane today. Continued our ongoing discussions about our bilateral relationship. The state of the border will necessarily be reflected on the state of our ties."

The talks took place against the backdrop of the ongoing border dispute in eastern Ladakh, which entered its fifth year in May. Jaishankar and Wang agreed on the need to provide strong guidance to complete the disengagement process, stressing mutual respect for the LAC and past agreements. Jaishankar added, "It is in our mutual interest to stabilize our ties. We should approach the immediate issues with a sense of purpose and urgency."

Earlier this month, the two leaders met in Astana, Kazakhstan, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. India has consistently maintained that normalizing ties with China is contingent on peace in the border areas.

The Indian and Chinese militaries have been in a standoff since May 2020, with full resolution still elusive despite disengagement from several friction points. Bilateral ties suffered a significant blow following the fierce clash in the Galwan Valley in June 2020, marking the most serious military conflict between the two nations in decades.

Both sides are seeking to stabilize relations, recognizing the urgent need to address immediate issues and maintain stability along the border.