India-China Dialogue: On February 10, 2026, India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and China’s Executive Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu held a strategic dialogue in New Delhi to discuss the stabilization and rebuilding of bilateral ties. The meeting focused on increasing air connectivity, visa facilitation, and addressing sensitive issues.
Ma was in New Delhi for the BRICS Sherpa meeting from February 8-10. This engagement is part of ongoing efforts since October 2024, when India and China agreed to end the military standoff in the Ladakh sector of the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
The dialogue covered bilateral, regional, and international topics, with an emphasis on recent progress and future engagement. Both sides stressed the importance of peace in border areas for overall progress in relations. They reiterated their commitment to implementing guidance from leaders, including addressing concerns related to bilateral trade.
India has expressed concerns about limited market access and non-tariff barriers in China, which have skewed trade in China’s favor. In 2025, bilateral trade reached a record $155.62 billion, with India’s trade deficit widening to $116.12 billion. India also raised issues regarding China’s export restrictions on strategic items, which led to limited concessions.
The meeting acknowledged the successful resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra in 2025 and agreed on the need for an updated Air Services Agreement. Discussions also included multilateral cooperation, with China supporting India’s BRICS presidency and understanding India’s aspirations for UNSC membership. The dialogue concluded with a call for better bilateral ties amid complex international changes.
Published in SouthAsianDesk, February 11th, 2026
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