Archive · 13 Sep 2026
Xi Jinping Skips Modi’s BRICS Gala Dinner in New Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a special dinner for people attending the BRICS Summit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the summit earlier that day and met Modi.
However, Xi did not attend the dinner.
Officials did not explain why he was absent.
One source suggested that he went back to his hotel to rest.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed also missed the dinner because he had gone home.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and many Indian officials attended.
The dinner included Indian foods such as millet pulao, jalebi and fruit cream.
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the BRICS Summit and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on September 12, 2026.
Xi skipped the gala dinner hosted by Modi for BRICS leaders, delegates and representatives of international organisations.
The reason for Xi’s absence was not confirmed, although a source said he may have returned to his hotel to rest.
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed also missed the dinner after leaving for home following the summit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian ministers and several state chief ministers attended the dinner at Bharat Mandapam, where guests were served Indian dishes and desserts.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the dinner; Chinese President Xi Jinping and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed were absent, while Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian officials attended.
- What
- A BRICS gala dinner was held without Xi Jinping and Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed.
- When
- September 12, 2026.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- Xi’s reason for missing the dinner was not confirmed; a source suggested he returned to his hotel to rest, while Sheikh Khaled reportedly left for home.
- Host
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Event
- BRICS gala dinner
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Absent figures
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed
- Named foreign attendee
- Russian President Vladimir Putin
- Summit participation
- Leaders from 11 BRICS member countries and 10 partner countries attended the summit
