Mumbai, Aug. 19 -- India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday opened a new round of engagement with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, stressing the need to preserve and enhance stability in the global economy amid a fraught international environment. He framed India's approach around a fair, balanced, and multipolar world order, calling "reformed multilateralism" the need of the hour.

Following their talks in New Delhi, Jaishankar reiterated that combating terrorism in all its forms remains a major priority for India, noting that the country continues to face cross-border terrorism largely sponsored by Pakistan, a close ally of China.

The two ministers held comprehensive discussions spanning economic and trade ti...