India and China held their first bilateral consultations on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in New Delhi on April 16-17. The talks, led by India's SCO national coordinator Alok A Dimri and China's ambassador Yan Wenbin, aimed to enhance cooperation in security, trade, and regional connectivity. This meeting is seen as a step towards stabilizing bilateral relations, which have been strained due to differing views on key SCO agenda items, such as counter-terrorism and the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). India has expressed concerns over the BRI, particularly regarding the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, which passes through territory that India claims as its own. Additionally, India has warned that BRI initiatives could lead to debt traps for participating countries. The consultations are expected to foster greater confidence and coordination within the SCO framework as both nations navigate complex geopolitical landscapes.