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China, Russia Presidents Expected for BRICS Summit Amid Delhi Security
India is getting ready to host the BRICS summit.
The presidents of Russia and China are expected to visit Delhi.
Vladimir Putin is expected to arrive on September 11.
Xi Jinping is likely to arrive on September 12.
Both leaders may land at Air Force Station Palam.
They are then expected to stay at hotels in Chanakyapuri.
Delhi Police has sent 30,000 personnel to help protect the summit.
Security teams from both countries have also brought special equipment and weapons.
Delhi Police has deployed 30,000 personnel ahead of the BRICS summit.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to arrive in India on September 11.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to arrive in India on September 12.
Both leaders are expected to land at Air Force Station Palam before traveling to Chanakyapuri hotels.
Security teams from China and Russia have arrived with advanced weapons and equipment, officials said.
- Who
- Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Delhi Police, and security teams from China and Russia.
- What
- Security has been increased in Delhi ahead of the BRICS summit, with 30,000 Delhi Police personnel deployed.
- Where
- The leaders are expected to arrive at Air Force Station Palam and stay at hotels in Chanakyapuri, Delhi.
- When
- Putin is expected on September 11 and Xi is likely to arrive on September 12; the summit is scheduled later this week.
- Why
- Security has been stepped up to protect the visiting presidents during the BRICS summit.
Key facts
- Event
- BRICS summit
- Police deployment
- 30,000 Delhi Police personnel
- Vladimir Putin's expected arrival
- September 11
- Xi Jinping's likely arrival
- September 12
- Expected landing site
- Air Force Station Palam
- Expected accommodation area
- Chanakyapuri, Delhi
- Security preparations
- Chinese and Russian security teams have arrived with advanced weapons and security equipment
Quotes
A source
An unnamed source familiar with security preparations at the hotels
“Security teams from China and Russia have already arrived at the hotels where the leaders are expected to stay. These teams are carrying advanced weapons and security equipment. Security personnel have been deployed from the floors where the presidents will stay to the rooftops and ground floors of the hotels.”
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