Chietigj Bajpaee

“recent Indian government actions confirm India's continuing commitment to strategic hedging.”

Chietigj Bajpaee · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11

Bajpaee pointed to India's resources deals with Australia, Indonesia, and Uzbekistan, and trade deals with the UK and EU as evidence of strategic hedging.

“The meeting between Modi and Xi is likely to further advance the ongoing reset in bilateral relations and build confidence. A meeting in August between the Chinese foreign minister and Indian national security advisor made notable progress on their longstanding border dispute,”

Chietigj Bajpaee · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-11

Bajpaee wrote in an article earlier in the week that the Modi-Xi meeting would build on progress made at an August meeting between the Chinese foreign minister and India's national security advisor.