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Modi and Xi Review Ties at Delhi BRICS Summit
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China’s President Xi Jinping at a BRICS meeting in New Delhi.
They talked about how India and China can improve their relationship.
Both leaders said disagreements should not turn into serious fights.
Modi said the countries should show mutual respect, sensitivity and interest.
They agreed that peace along their border is very important.
They also discussed finding a fair solution to their border question.
The leaders reviewed trade, supply chains and market access.
They also talked about cultural exchanges and easier travel between the countries.
Modi wished China well as it prepares to lead BRICS next year.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The leaders said differences between India and China should not become disputes.
Modi emphasized mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest in bilateral relations.
Both sides stressed the importance of peace along the frontier and compliance with existing border agreements.
The leaders discussed trade imbalances, supply chains, market access, cultural ties and cross-border mobility.
- Who
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
- What
- They reviewed India-China relations and discussed border issues, trade, connectivity and cultural exchanges.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- On Saturday, on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit; the article refers to their previous meeting in August 2025.
- Why
- To assess progress in bilateral relations and discuss steps to manage differences and expand cooperation.
Key facts
- Meeting
- Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping met during the 18th BRICS Summit.
- Location
- New Delhi
- Main principle
- Differences should not become disputes.
- Border issue
- Both sides committed to pursuing a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable boundary resolution.
- Economic concerns
- They discussed structural trade imbalance, supply-chain issues and predictable market access.
- Other areas
- Cultural interactions, commercial connectivity and cross-border mobility were also reviewed.
- BRICS presidency
- Modi conveyed best wishes for China’s BRICS presidency beginning next year.
Quotes
Ministry of External Affairs
Indian government ministry issuing the meeting communiqué
“On economic and trade relations, they underlined the need to address each other's concerns, including structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues, and facilitation of meaningful and predictable market access.”
republicworld.com
“Met President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Delhi BRICS Summit. We reviewed the full range of India-China relations. Also conveyed best wishes for China's BRICS Presidency that commences next year.”
republicworld.com
Sources
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