Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Xi Jinping Arrives in India Ahead of BRICS Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in New Delhi, India.
He is visiting for the BRICS Summit 2026.
Jitin Prasada welcomed him at the airport.
Xi’s visit lasts two days.
It is his first trip to India in seven years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi plans to meet Xi on Saturday evening.
They are expected to discuss trade and investment.
The meeting also comes as India and China work to improve relations after diplomatic and military tensions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for the BRICS Summit 2026.
Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada received Xi Jinping at the airport.
The visit is Xi’s first trip to India in seven years.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Xi on Saturday evening.
Trade, investment and efforts to improve bilateral relations are expected to feature in the discussions.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in India and was received by Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada; Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet him.
- What
- Xi Jinping began a two-day visit to attend the BRICS Summit 2026 and hold bilateral talks with Narendra Modi.
- When
- Saturday, 2026; the visit is scheduled to last two days, with talks planned for Saturday evening.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To attend the BRICS Summit 2026 and discuss bilateral issues, including trade, investment and efforts to improve relations.
- Event
- BRICS Summit 2026
- Visitor
- Chinese President Xi Jinping
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Visit length
- Two days
- Airport reception
- Union Minister of State Jitin Prasada
- Bilateral meeting
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to meet Xi Jinping on Saturday evening
- Expected focus
- Trade, investment and improving bilateral relations
