, Sept. 1 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday committed to resolving border disputes and enhancing cooperation as they met ahead of a regional summit in Tianjin.

Modi's trip marks his first visit to China since deadly border clashes in 2020 strained relations between the two nations. He is attending in connection with India's membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a regional political, economic, and security bloc founded by China.

In his opening remarks, Modi said ties with China have moved in "a meaningful direction," noting there is now "a peaceful environment at the borders after disengagement." He also stressed "the importance of peace and tranquillity on the border areas f...