India has announced the successful test of a medium-range ballistic missile, which, once operational, will be capable of reaching any part of China.
The Agni-5 missile was successfully launched on Wednesday, with authorities confirming that it met all operational and technical parameters.
India and China, long-time rivals competing for influence across South Asia, saw their relations deteriorate in 2020 following a deadly border clash.
Last October, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese leader Xi Jinping for the first time in five years at a summit in Russia. This month, Modi is expected to make his first visit to China since 2018.
