Xi and Modi signal closer China-India ties, easing border tension

Leaders focus on communication at 1st formal talks in 5 years on BRICS sidelines

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes the hand of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Oct. 23 in Russia in their first formal meeting in five years. (Photo from Modi's X account)

KIRAN SHARMA, Nikkei staff writer

NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled a move toward closer ties after their first formal meeting in five years on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia.

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