India’s Modi meets China’s top diplomat as Asian powers rebuild ties

Wang Yi and Narendra Modi (AP)

Indian prime minister Narendra Modi met China’s top diplomat on Tuesday and hailed the “steady progress” made in improving the bilateral relationship after a years-long stand-off between the nuclear-armed Asian powers.

Mr Modi also noted “respect for each other’s interests and sensitiveness” in a statement on social media after meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.