Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Xi’s BRICS India Visit Reported but Not Officially Confirmed
Reports say Chinese President Xi Jinping may travel to India for a BRICS meeting.
Indian government sources said preparations for his visit were complete.
They said Xi would meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before leaving the next morning.
However, China’s Foreign Ministry said it had no official information about the visit.
This means the trip was reported but not formally confirmed by China.
If Xi goes, it will be his first trip to India in seven years.
The leaders may talk about their border disagreements, trade and business.
Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that he will attend the meeting too.
Government sources said Xi Jinping will arrive in New Delhi Saturday for the BRICS summit and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
China’s Foreign Ministry said Thursday it had no official information about Xi’s proposed India visit.
Xi’s reported trip would be his first visit to India in seven years and could include a bilateral meeting before his Sunday departure.
The talks are expected to address border tensions, trade, market access and broader economic ties.
India will host the September 12-13 summit, while Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed his attendance.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and leaders of the 11 BRICS member countries.
- What
- Xi Jinping’s reported attendance and bilateral meeting with Narendra Modi remain officially unconfirmed by China, while Vladimir Putin’s attendance is confirmed.
- When
- The BRICS summit is scheduled for September 12-13; Xi is reportedly due to arrive Saturday and leave Sunday.
- Where
- New Delhi, India, with the summit planned at Bharat Mandapam.
- Why
- The summit will bring together BRICS leaders, while a possible Xi-Modi meeting could address efforts to stabilize ties, border issues, trade and economic engagement.
Reported Visit
Official Uncertainty
Whether Xi will attend
Reported Visit
Indian government sources said preparations were complete and reported that Xi Jinping would arrive Saturday for the summit and meet Narendra Modi.
Official Uncertainty
China’s Foreign Ministry said it had no official information about Xi’s proposed India visit, so Beijing has not formally confirmed his attendance.
State of India-China ties
Reported Visit
The reported visit and planned bilateral meeting reflect a cautious improvement and attempts by India and China to stabilize relations.
Official Uncertainty
Significant friction remains over the boundary, regulatory scrutiny, Chinese investment, visa delays and restrictions on industrial equipment movement.
Economic engagement
Reported Visit
India has selectively eased some restrictions on Chinese investment and approved certain Chinese-linked participation in power projects and an electronics manufacturing partnership.
Official Uncertainty
Security scrutiny of Chinese companies remains stringent, and concerns over investment, market access and supply-chain dependence continue to weigh on economic ties.
- Host country
- India
- Summit dates
- September 12-13
- Reported Xi itinerary
- Arrival in New Delhi Saturday, bilateral meeting with Narendra Modi, and departure Sunday
- China’s position
- The Chinese Foreign Ministry said it had no official information about Xi’s proposed visit
- Potential meeting venue
- Bharat Mandapam, where the BRICS summit is scheduled
- Confirmed attendee
- Russian President Vladimir Putin
- BRICS participation
- Leaders of the grouping’s 11 member countries are expected to attend
