Leaders engage in their fourth phone talks since the outbreak of COVID-19

In a bid to resolve the border dispute, India and China are now discussing a proposal for talks between National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister, Wang Yi

The recent events at the India-China border have moved into the global media spotlight, with the two countries’ militaries becoming increasingly engaged in skirmishes and face-offs

Russia has been in touch with India and China over the situation at the Line of Actual control (LAC), and has welcomed efforts to cool the situation down. Moscow bilaterally has engaged with both "close partners" amidst the tensions over the violent face off at the LAC

India joined representatives from the BRICS grouping, which includes China, for a virtual meeting hosted by Russia. This is the second time in two weeks that Russia has hosted a meeting attended by both Indian and Chinese officials

The deputy foreign minister noted that in addition to traditional spheres of cooperation, lately the two sides activated the interaction in new directions, including space and pharmaceuticals