The bilateral meeting took place shortly after Wang arrived for a two-day visit focused on the Special Representatives dialogue on the boundary question.

Experts believe this may soften US tariffs on India and strengthen the Indian economy, highlighting India's strategic autonomy amidst increasing Russian oil imports despite Western sanctions.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from August 18-19 and hold talks with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on the "boundary question," the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in an official statement. EAM S Jaishankar will also hold a bilateral meeting with Wang Yi.

Ahead of Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi''s two-day visit to India, senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh launched a sharp attack on the Modi government, highlighting the visit comes just three months after China provided intelligence support to Pakistan during Operation Sindoor.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticizes Indian government ahead of Chinese Foreign Minister's visit to New Delhi.