Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Xi Jinping Arrives in Delhi for 18th BRICS Summit
Xi Jinping is the president of China.
He arrived in New Delhi on Saturday.
He came to attend the 18th BRICS Summit hosted by India.
The summit brings leaders together to discuss cooperation and global issues.
Union Minister Jitendra Prasada welcomed Xi at the airport.
Indian performers presented traditional dances for the visiting delegation.
The dances came from several parts of India.
Xi’s visit is also being watched for its possible effect on India-China relations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at Delhi’s Palam Airport around 11 a.m. Saturday.
Xi is visiting India after a seven-year gap to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.
Union Minister Jitendra Prasada received Xi at the airport.
Traditional folk dances from Assam, Manipur, Rajasthan and Gujarat welcomed the Chinese delegation.
Xi is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi around 5:45 p.m. Saturday.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian officials, BRICS participants and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Xi Jinping arrived in India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and is expected to meet Narendra Modi.
- When
- Saturday; Xi arrived around 11 a.m. and was expected to meet Modi around 5:45 p.m.
- Where
- Delhi’s Palam Airport and Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- Why
- Xi is attending the summit, which addresses global governance, economic cooperation, development and international issues.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Host country
- India
- Arrival time
- Around 11 a.m. Saturday
- Arrival location
- Delhi’s Palam Airport
- Expected meeting
- Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, around 5:45 p.m. Saturday
- Welcome program
- Traditional folk dances from Assam, Manipur, Rajasthan and Gujarat
- Previous visit gap
- Xi is visiting India after seven years