India & Li Qiang

India: India strongly rejected the joint statement by China and Pakistan regarding India — Jammu and Kashmir, CPEC, and trans-boundary water resources cooperation, asserting its sovereignty over these regions and projects.

Li Qiang: Li Qiang, Premier of China, hosted Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, leading to the joint statement.

India: India is a downstream riparian state; the fault risk raises concerns about dam failure and water flow disruption, prompting diplomatic engagement.

Li Qiang: Premier Li Qiang attended the groundbreaking ceremony, signaling high-level political backing for the project.

India: India, through its Prime Minister Narendra Modi, offered condolences and sympathy to China after the mining disaster.

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India: India is mentioned as Bangladesh's second-largest overall trading partner and a country with whom Bangladesh seeks to balance ties, especially given past disagreements and the previous government's perceived closeness to India.

Li Qiang: As the Premier of China, Li Qiang held bilateral talks with Tarique Rahman, leading to the signing of 13 memoranda of understanding across various sectors, solidifying cooperation between the two nations.

India: India was Min Aung Hlaing's first foreign trip as president, but the current visit to China suggests a shift towards closer ties with Beijing, potentially impacting India's regional influence.

Li Qiang: Li Qiang, the Chinese Premier, held bilateral talks with Tarique Rahman where they discussed trade, investment, and development cooperation, and witnessed the signing of 13 MoUs, further solidifying China's economic engagement with Bangladesh.

India: India was mentioned in the context of the Indus Waters Treaty, with Pakistan reaffirming its commitment to the treaty.

Li Qiang: Li Qiang, as the Premier of China, held talks with Shehbaz Sharif, discussing bilateral cooperation and the advancement of CPEC.