上合外长会今开幕：中印关系保持改善发展势头，中俄外长高频互动

Group 1 - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Foreign Ministers' Council meeting will be held in Tianjin on July 15, 2023, to prepare politically for the upcoming summit in the fall [1] - Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar's visit to China marks his first visit in five years, signaling a potential improvement in Sino-Indian relations [1][2] - The meeting will include discussions on cooperation in various fields and significant international and regional issues, with several resolutions and documents expected to be signed [1] Group 2 - Vice President Han Zheng met with S. Jaishankar, emphasizing the importance of mutual cooperation between China and India as both are major developing countries [2] - Jaishankar expressed India's willingness to maintain the momentum of improving relations with China, following the successful meeting between Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi in October [2] - The two countries are looking to accumulate positive factors in their bilateral relationship while avoiding disputes and conflicts [2][3] Group 3 - Since the border conflict in June 2020, Sino-Indian relations have experienced fluctuations, but recent high-level interactions indicate a warming trend [3] - The 23rd meeting of special representatives on the Sino-Indian border issue took place in December 2024, marking the first substantive discussions in five years [3] - Increased frequency of high-level interactions this year includes visits from Indian officials to China, indicating India's desire to stabilize relations [3][4] Group 4 - The upcoming SCO Foreign Ministers' meeting is seen as a platform for India to discuss various issues, including rare earth supplies and recent developments in the India-Pakistan situation [5] - Experts suggest that India's willingness to improve relations with China may be influenced by pressure from the United States, as India seeks to use its relationship with China as leverage in negotiations with the U.S. [5] - Recent indications of a potential temporary trade agreement between India and the U.S. suggest a possible easing of trade tensions [5] Group 5 - The meeting between Chinese and Russian foreign ministers in the days leading up to the SCO meeting highlights the close coordination between the two countries [6][8] - The SCO is viewed as a stabilizing force in the Eurasian region, addressing various security challenges and promoting sustainable development [9] - The upcoming summit is expected to result in significant decisions regarding the future development of the SCO and its strategic direction for the next decade [10]