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China-India border deal a positive step with Xi-Modi meeting, but trust issues remain

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Many observers view the meeting of Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian PM Narendra Modi in Russia as a reaffirmation of the breakthrough in ties between the two Asian giants.

Observers view Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting in Russia as a key step towards reaffirming improved ties between the two Asian giants.

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After a four-year military stand-off, a new deal between China and India on patrolling their disputed frontier in the Himalayan region and an agreement between both countries’ leaders to strengthen communication are but the first steps towards thawing ties.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Oct 23 agreed to strengthen communication and cooperation between their countries in an effort to improve ties that deteriorated after a fatal military clash in 2020.

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