Archive · 10 Sep 2026
India’s 2026 BRICS Summit Awaits Modi-Xi Bilateral Talks
India is preparing to host an important BRICS meeting in New Delhi.
BRICS is a group of countries that discuss shared international issues.
The summit will happen on September 12 and 13, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for a separate meeting on Saturday.
However, India and China have not officially confirmed that meeting yet.
Xi’s visit would be his first trip to India in nearly seven years.
The two leaders last met at a larger conference, where they shook hands but did not have formal talks.
Leaders from Russia, Iran, South Africa and other countries are also expected to attend.
India will host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to hold bilateral talks on Saturday, although neither government has formally confirmed the meeting.
China’s Foreign Ministry is expected to announce the meeting at 10 a.m. Indian Standard Time.
Xi’s visit would be his first trip to India in nearly seven years and comes after tensions along the India-China border since 2020.
Leaders expected at the summit include Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian, Cyril Ramaphosa and representatives of the expanded 11-member BRICS grouping.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and leaders from BRICS member and partner countries.
- What
- India will host the 18th BRICS Summit, with a possible or expected bilateral meeting between Modi and Xi Jinping.
- When
- The summit is scheduled for September 12–13, 2026; the Modi-Xi meeting is expected on Saturday, with an announcement anticipated at 10 a.m. Indian Standard Time.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The summit will address issues including trade, finance, technology, energy security and reforms in global governance, while the bilateral meeting could support efforts to improve India-China ties.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit
- Host
- India, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Location
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Summit dates
- September 12–13, 2026
- Potential bilateral meeting
- Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping on Saturday
- Expected announcement
- China’s Foreign Ministry at 10 a.m. Indian Standard Time
- BRICS membership
- 11 full member countries, alongside partner nations
- India’s BRICS theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
