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One of the most notable takeaways is the reaffirmation by Xi Jinping and Modi that China and India are partners, not rivals. This message carries particular weight given their past border disputes and regional competition. The summit also saw Modi express support for India joining the SEO, an indication of India’s willingness to deepen engagement within this multipolar framework. Such cooperation is potentially transformative, especially amid recent geopolitical moves by other regional actors like Azerbaijan, which has sought closer ties with Western and regional powers—including the U.S. and Armenia—highlighting the shifting landscape of alliances.