Beijing/ New Delhi, July 15 -- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Chinese President Xi Jinping today and apprised him of the recent development of bilateral ties between the two countries, emphasising the importance of the guidance provided by the leadership of both countries in navigating the relationship.

"Called on President Xi Jinping this morning in Beijing along with my fellow SCO foreign ministers," Jaishankar said in his post on X.

"Conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Apprised President Xi of the recent development of our bilateral ties. Value the guidance of our leaders in that regard," Jaishankar said.

A meeting will be held today in the format of the SCO whose pr...