Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:33am on 12 Sep 2026,Saturday India Global
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on September 12 to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, marking his first visit to India in seven years. Xi is leading a senior Chinese delegation that includes Cai Qi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi. His visit comes as India and China work to stabilize ties following years of border tensions and diplomatic strain. Xi is expected to participate in BRICS discussions on global governance, trade, economic cooperation and international conflicts. He is also scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with border issues, trade and broader bilateral relations expected to feature prominently.