Archive · 10 Sep 2026
Xi Jinping to Attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi
China confirmed that President Xi Jinping will visit India for a BRICS meeting.
The meeting will happen in New Delhi on September 12 and 13.
India is hosting it at Bharat Mandapam.
Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are expected to have a separate meeting.
This would be Xi’s first visit to India since 2019.
The two countries have been working to improve relations after a serious border clash in 2020.
They may discuss keeping the border peaceful, as well as trade, investment and connectivity.
Other leaders will discuss global development, cooperation and future challenges.
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 on the sidelines of the summit.
The visit would be Xi’s first to India since 2019, following tensions after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
India-China discussions are expected to cover border peace, trade, connectivity, investment and broader bilateral ties.
India will host BRICS members and invited countries at Bharat Mandapam under a theme focused on inclusive global growth.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and leaders from BRICS member, partner and invited countries.
- What
- Xi will attend the 18th BRICS Summit, where he is expected to hold bilateral talks with Modi.
- When
- September 12-13; the summit is scheduled for the weekend.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The summit will address global development, economic cooperation, multilateralism and future challenges, while Modi-Xi discussions are expected to address bilateral relations and border stability.
India’s Position
China’s Position
Border conditions for relations
India’s Position
India has emphasized that peace and tranquility along the border are essential for the continued development of bilateral relations.
China’s Position
China has participated in talks with India aimed at stabilizing and normalizing ties and addressing the boundary issue.
Purpose of bilateral engagement
India’s Position
India is expected to focus on border stability, trade, investment, connectivity and the broader future of India-China relations.
China’s Position
Chinese officials and diplomatic messaging have emphasized cooperation on shared concerns, including trade, connectivity, climate action, public health and the digital economy.
Bangladesh’s participation
India’s Position
India says it invited Tarique Rahman to attend as chair of BIMSTEC and separately extended a bilateral invitation.
China’s Position
Bangladesh’s minister of state for foreign affairs said the country’s prime minister was not properly invited to the BRICS Summit and was invited in the BIMSTEC-chair capacity.
- Event
- 18th BRICS Leaders 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
- Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
- Reported Chinese delegation
- One article reported that Xi would bring a delegation of about 400 media personnel, officials and businesspeople.
