Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday outlined a vision of “long-term cooperation” with India even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi said New Delhi is committed to taking forward its ties with Beijing based on mutual trust, respect and sensitivity. Modi and Xi held wide-ranging talks to reset the bilateral relations between India and China, which have been strained for the past two years since a major rift following the Galwan Valley clashes. 
This comes at a time the move to mend ties following the past rift after the 2020 clashes becomes even more significant amid a tariff tussle with the United States, as well as the resumption of flights between the two countries and the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Xi, meanwhile, spoke about how the relationship between India and China should take the form of a “dragon-elephant tango” — a dance between their emblematic animals, and find a way to be “good neighbours” to each other, especially as they mark the 75th anniversary of their bilateral ties.
According to top sources, Xi said China wants cooperation with India with a long-term vision in all fields. In his opening remarks he said, “It is a great pleasure to welcome you to China for the SCO summit. Last year we had a successful meeting in Kazan.”

On dragon-elephant relations, Xi spoke about how it is vital for India and China to be “friends”, “good neighbours” and come together as the dragon and the elephant.

“The world is going through transformation. China and India are two of the most civilisational countries. We are also part of the Global South. The dragon and the elephant need to come together,” he said.

On the 75th anniversary of Indo-China ties, Xi reiterated that this year was the 75th anniversary of bilateral ties between China and India. On such an occasion, both the countries need to step up their historic responsibilities and work together for peace and prosperity in Asia and around the world.

“This year marks the 75th anniversary of China-India diplomatic relations. Both nations need to handle the relationship from a strategic and long-term perspective. We must also step up to our historic responsibilities to support multilateralism, promote democracy in international institutions and work together for peace and prosperity in Asia and around the world,” he said.
In his televised opening remarks, Modi said the future of 2.8 billion people is linked to cooperation between India and China. He noted that there is peace and stability along the border following last year’s disengagement process, adding that direct flights between the two countries are being resumed.

The PM also made a mention of the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.