Modi‑Xi summit to discuss Arunachal border and rare‑earth cooperation

Newly scheduled talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will centre on two strategic issues, sources say. The agenda lists the long‑standing border dispute over Arunachal Pradesh and the prospect of cooperation in the rare‑earth minerals sector. Both topics carry economic and security weight for the neighbours. The Arunachal question remains a sensitive point in India‑China relations, with New Delhi asserting the state as an integral part of the union while Beijing continues to claim it. Meanwhile, rare‑earth elements, essential for high‑tech industries, present a potential area for trade that could benefit both economies if managed through dialogue. Moneycontrol reported that these subjects will dominate the discussions, reflecting the broader push for stability and mutual benefit.