Chinese envoy hails PM Modi’s Tianjin visit, says it will inject new momentum into China-India relations

Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong on Saturday extended a warm welcome to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrived in Tianjin for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Xu expressed optimism that the visit would “inject new momentum into China-India relations.”

“Warmly welcome Prime Minister Modi to China to attend #SCOsummit. Confident that this visit will inject new momentum into #China-India relations,” he said in a post on X.

Warmly welcome Prime Minister Modi to China to attend #SCOsummit .
Confident that this visit will inject new momentum into #China-India relations. pic.twitter.com/0TlCHoMfV8

— Xu Feihong (@China_Amb_India) August 30, 2025

PM Modi landed in the northern port city on Saturday evening, a day ahead of the two-day SCO gathering that will see participation from leaders of over 20 countries. The summit precedes a large military parade in Beijing marking 80 years since the end of World War II.

The warm reception at the airport was followed by vibrant cultural performances at the hotel where the PM is staying. The performance featured traditional Kathak and Odissi dances, showcasing India’s rich cultural heritage.

Members of the Indian diaspora in Tianjin welcomed PM Modi with great enthusiasm upon his arrival in the city.PM will be participating in the 25th SCO Summit. India is an active and constructive member of the SCO.

During its Presidency of the SCO, India introduced new ideas and initiated collaboration in the fields of innovation, health and cultural exchanges. In his departure statement, PM Modi said that India remains committed to working with the SCO members to address shared challenges and deepen regional cooperation.

“I also look forward to meeting President Xi Jinping, President Putin and other leaders on the sidelines of the Summit,” he said.