Chinese President Xi Jinping told Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting at the SCO summit in Tianjin that building friendship between India and China is the “right decision.” Xi highlighted the countries’ shared responsibilities as ancient civilizations and key Global South members. He emphasized peace, cooperation, and the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Modi welcomed reduced border tensions, stressed mutual trust and respect, and mentioned restarting direct flights. Both leaders underscored cooperation as vital for 2.8 billion people’s welfare.