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Xi Jinping to Attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi
China said President Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi for the BRICS meeting.
The meeting will take place on September 12 and 13.
India is hosting the event at Bharat Mandapam.
Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may have a separate meeting.
Their countries have been trying to improve relations after a serious border clash in 2020.
They are expected to discuss keeping the border peaceful.
They may also talk about trade, investment and cooperation.
Leaders will discuss global development and how countries can work together.
China confirmed President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Xi are expected to hold bilateral discussions during the summit.
The visit would be Xi’s first to India since 2019, following tensions after the 2020 Galwan clashes.
Border peace, trade, investment, connectivity and broader bilateral relations are expected to feature in discussions.
India will host BRICS leaders and invited countries at Bharat Mandapam under the theme of inclusive global growth.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and leaders of BRICS member and invited countries.
- What
- Xi will attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with a bilateral meeting with Modi expected.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- When
- September 12-13; the articles describe the summit as taking place over the weekend.
- Why
- The summit will address global development, economic cooperation, multilateralism and future challenges; the Modi-Xi discussions are expected to address bilateral relations and border peace.
India’s Emphasis
China’s Engagement
Border conditions for relations
India’s Emphasis
India has emphasized that peace and tranquility along the border are essential for the continued development of bilateral relations.
China’s Engagement
China has continued talks with India aimed at normalizing ties and has participated in discussions on the boundary issue.
Bilateral meeting priorities
India’s Emphasis
India is expected to focus on border stability and the broader development of India-China relations, alongside trade, investment and connectivity.
China’s Engagement
China’s participation signals engagement in discussions on bilateral relations and the implementation of understandings reached by the two countries’ leaders.
Key facts
- Event
- 18th BRICS Summit
- Dates
- September 12-13
- Venue
- Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- Host
- India
- Official theme
- Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability
- Expected bilateral meeting
- Narendra Modi and Xi Jinping
- BRICS full members listed
- Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
Quotes
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
A spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry who confirmed Xi Jinping’s participation in the summit
“Under the strategic guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping, and in a constructive and forward-looking spirit, the two Special Representatives had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the India-China Boundary Question, and agreed to continue their work in seeking a political settlement of the boundary question in the context of their overall and long-term interests”
thehansindia.com
“At the invitation of Prime Minister of the Republic of India Narendra Modi, President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13.”
freepressjournal.in
thehansindia.com
Guo Jia-kun
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson
“I have no information to provide regarding the question you raised”
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