India and China on Thursday reviewed developments along their and discussed ways to maintain the recent positive momentum in bilateral ties, as both sides continued diplomatic engagement aimed at stabilising relations after years of military tensions along the border.India’s Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami held an introductory meeting with Hou Yanqi in Beijing, where the two sides exchanged views on border-related developments and broader bilateral relations.According to the Indian Embassy, the discussions focused on the situation in the India-China border areas and efforts to advance a “stable and mutually beneficial relationship”. “The two sides had a productive exchange of views on developments related to the India-China border areas and reviewed the positive momentum in bilateral relations,” the embassy said.Ambassador @VDoraiswami held an introductory meeting with Director General Hou Yanqi of the Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs today.The two sides had a productive exchange of views on developments related to the India-China border… pic.twitter.com/lYCoRnxAY0— India in China (@EOIBeijing) May 14, 2026Both sides also agreed to make use of existing dialogue mechanisms to implement the vision of the leadership of the two countries.India has consistently maintained that peace and tranquillity along the border are essential for the overall development of bilateral relations. The latest interaction also reflects attempts by both countries to maintain communication channels amid wider geopolitical shifts and evolving regional dynamics.Ties between India and China have shown signs of cautious stabilisation in recent months through renewed diplomatic exchanges, participation in multilateral forums and discussions on restoring people-to-people engagement and connectivity mechanisms.The Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry plays a key role in handling border negotiations and related diplomatic coordination with India. The meeting is being viewed as part of ongoing efforts by both sides to prevent fresh tensions and sustain dialogue mechanisms established after the border crisis.