New Delhi’s relationship with Moscow, its Cold War ally, has remained strong. But Beijing gaining more sway over Moscow could prove frustrating for India.
The divergence between China and India on border issues was on full display. Nevertheless, Li’s visit to New Delhi still holds some positive significance.
Pakistan’s foreign minister will be traveling to India to attend the summit, making him the first high-ranking Pakistani official to visit India since 2014.
India and Pakistan's bilateral relation has plummeted to an all-time low, with New Delhi sticking to the stand that Islamabad has to act on terror outfits operating out of its soil to have any further bilateral dialogue.