Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from August 18–19 at the invitation of National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. This visit will include the 24th round of Special Representatives’ Talks on the India–China boundary question, occurring shortly before Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in China.

• The visit aims to address the India–China boundary question and foster improved bilateral relations, following recent steps to ease border tensions and re-establish economic ties.
• Key figures involved include Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• Recent improvements in relations include agreed disengagement in Depsang Plains and Demchok, resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, and reinstatement of tourist visas after a five-year gap.