Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Xi to Visit India for Brics Summit After Seven Years
Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting India for an important BRICS meeting.
This is his first visit to India in almost seven years.
He is expected to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
They may talk about their disputed border, trade and relations between their countries.
The border stretches for about 3,500 kilometres through high mountains.
Both countries still have many soldiers near the border.
China says it wants better communication and cooperation with India.
India has introduced very strong security measures to protect Xi during his visit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, his first India visit in nearly seven years.
Xi is expected to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam.
The leaders are expected to discuss the Line of Actual Control, trade restrictions and diplomatic relations.
China said it was ready to strengthen communication, deepen cooperation and manage differences with India.
India has imposed a temporary no-fly zone over Xi’s hotel and intensified security checks for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- Xi is visiting India for the 18th BRICS Summit and is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Modi.
- When
- Saturday, during the 18th BRICS Summit; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Where
- New Delhi, India, with the bilateral meeting scheduled at Bharat Mandapam.
- Why
- The meeting is expected to address border management along the Line of Actual Control, trade restrictions and diplomatic relations.
- Event
- The 18th BRICS Summit
- Xi Jinping’s India visit
- His first visit to India in nearly seven years
- Scheduled meeting
- Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam
- Expected topics
- The Line of Actual Control, trade restrictions and diplomatic relations
- Border length
- Approximately 3,500 kilometres, or 2,175 miles
- Security measure
- A temporary no-fly zone has been imposed over Xi’s hotel
- Threat screening
- Security teams are checking for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats