Tokyo/ New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- Emphasizing the significance of his visit to China, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described it as a reflection of the steady and evolving bilateral ties between the two Asian giants, while asserting that India-China relations are crucial for both a multi-polar Asia and a multi-polar world.

In an interview with The Yomiuri Shimbun, PM Modi noted that strong India-China relations are crucial for fostering peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

"At the invitation of President Xi Jinping, I will be traveling to Tianjin to attend the SCO Summit. Since my meeting with President Xi in Kazan last year, we've seen steady, positive progress in our bilateral ties," PM Modi said in a written response to The Yomiur...