Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Xi Jinping Expected in Delhi for BRICS Summit
Xi Jinping, China’s president, may travel to India for a BRICS meeting.
The meeting is planned for September 12 and 13 in New Delhi.
China may bring about 400 officials, which would be a large group.
Xi has not visited India since 2019.
India and China have had serious disagreements since fighting and military tensions began near their border in 2020.
The two countries have recently restarted some talks and other forms of cooperation.
Their border problem is not fully solved, and troops remain in the area.
The visit could give the leaders a chance to discuss their relationship, but the plans are not final yet.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13.
Chinese officials are preparing hotels, security and protocol arrangements for a delegation reportedly numbering about 400 people.
The visit would be Xi’s first to India since October 2019 and comes after years of border-related tensions.
India and China have resumed diplomatic engagement, including boundary talks and steps to stabilize broader relations.
The itinerary and any bilateral meeting between Xi and Prime Minister Narendra Modi remain unconfirmed.
- Who
- Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend, alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BRICS leaders.
- What
- Xi may visit India for the BRICS leaders’ summit with a delegation reportedly numbering about 400 people.
- When
- September 12 and 13; the year is not specified in the articles.
- Where
- New Delhi, India; Bharat Mandapam is reportedly the likely venue.
- Why
- The visit would support BRICS cooperation and efforts to stabilize India-China relations after border tensions.
Arguments for Engagement
Reasons for Caution
Diplomatic value of the visit
Arguments for Engagement
India is seeking to host all BRICS leaders, and Xi’s attendance could sustain recent efforts to restore bilateral ties and support BRICS cooperation.
Reasons for Caution
The visit is still described as expected or likely, while China’s foreign ministry said it had no information available to provide and the itinerary was not finalized.
Progress in bilateral relations
Arguments for Engagement
India and China have resumed high-level engagement, including boundary talks and discussions on economic, political and multilateral cooperation.
Reasons for Caution
Relations remain affected by unresolved border issues, reported tensions along the Line of Actual Control in Arunachal Pradesh and difficulties obtaining business visas for Indian applicants.
Economic cooperation
Arguments for Engagement
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said India and China are major economies, markets and parts of supply chains, making cooperation possible if conditions are stable.
Reasons for Caution
Jaishankar also stressed that India must strengthen its manufacturing and economic capabilities, deal with China confidently and stand firm on border issues.
- Summit dates
- September 12 and 13
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Possible venue
- Bharat Mandapam
- Expected delegation
- About 400 officials, according to two Indian sources cited by Reuters
- Xi’s last India visit
- October 2019
- Border situation
- More than 50,000 troops remain deployed on each side of the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh, according to the Indian Express report
- Visit status
- Xi’s itinerary and any bilateral meeting with Narendra Modi have not been finalized
