RT-Engels: 11-02-2026,
The Asian neighbors are also looking at updating their air services agreement amid warming ties
China “respects and understands” India’s aspiration for permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a top Indian official has said.
Beijing’s position was expressed by Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu, according to an official statement by the Indian Foreign Ministry.
“The Chinese side expressed its support for a successful BRICS Summit in India,” the ministry said in the statement. “[Vice Minister Ma] also conveyed that China understands and respects India’s aspirations for UNSC membership.”
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held the India-China Strategic Dialogue with Ma, who was in India to participate in the BRICS Sherpa Meeting.
On February 10, 2026, H.E. Ma Zhaoxu, Executive Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of China held a new round of China-India Strategic Dialogue with H.E. Vikram Misri, Foreign Secretary of India in New Delhi. Both sides had friendly, candid and in-depth communication on the… pic.twitter.com/Jthsjmhrnx
— Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) February 10, 2026
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said in a post after the meeting that the countries should deepen mutual trust and expand cooperation, properly manage differences, and promote the development of ties.
The sides exchanged “a friendly, candid, and in-depth communication on international and regional issues of shared interest, and bilateral ties,” the Chinese Foreign Ministry said in a statement.