Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to hold a bilateral meeting on Saturday during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet on Saturday. Their bilateral talks will take place during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The meeting is expected to draw attention because it comes amid efforts to stabilise India-China ties. Xi’s visit will also mark his first trip to India in seven years.
The 18th BRICS Summit will begin on Saturday, September 12. India is hosting the two-day summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Modi-Xi Talks Come Amid Diplomatic Thaw
The Modi Xi bilateral meet comes after several steps aimed at reducing tensions between the two countries. Both sides have maintained diplomatic engagement since their border tensions worsened in 2020.
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The two leaders have also met at international forums since then. Their upcoming Delhi meeting could provide an opportunity to discuss the next phase of bilateral relations.
Border stability is expected to remain an important issue. India and China recently held senior military commander-level talks in Arunachal Pradesh.
The meetings were held on September 6 and 7. They were the first Corps Commander-level talks between the two sides in the eastern sector.
Trade And Economic Ties Also In Focus
Economic relations are another important part of the India-China relationship. Bilateral trade has remained substantial despite political and security concerns.
India has gradually eased some restrictions affecting Chinese investment. However, concerns remain over investment, technology and sensitive sectors.
Recent discussions around Chinese-linked financial services also show the continuing sensitivity. India has stalled a proposed UPI link involving Alipay+ over security and data concerns.
The Modi-Xi meeting could therefore carry significance beyond the BRICS agenda. Both sides are expected to assess areas where bilateral cooperation can improve.
Xi’s First India Visit Since 2019
Xi Jinping’s expected arrival in Delhi will be closely watched internationally. His previous visit to India was in 2019 for the informal summit with Modi.
The upcoming visit comes after years of strained relations following the 2020 border clash. That episode caused a sharp deterioration in political and economic ties.
Xi is scheduled to arrive in Delhi on September 12. Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to arrive a day earlier for the summit.
BRICS Summit To Begin On Saturday
The BRICS Summit will open with a closed-door session on inclusive global governance. Leaders will discuss ways to strengthen multilateral cooperation.
The summit will also cover food and energy security, healthcare and disaster resilience. Critical supply chains and broader economic cooperation are also part of the agenda.
India is hosting the summit under its 2026 BRICS chairship. The expanded grouping is expected to discuss several global and regional challenges.
The Modi Xi bilateral meet will remain one of the most closely watched engagements on the summit’s first day.
BRICS To Provide Wider Diplomatic Setting
The Modi-Xi meeting will take place alongside the larger BRICS agenda. India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13.
The summit bring together leaders from BRICS.
India Balances Bilateral And BRICS Priorities
New Delhi is expected to use the summit to strengthen cooperation among developing economies. At the same time, India remains focused on its own strategic interests.
The government has described BRICS as an important platform for political, economic and people-to-people cooperation. India has also highlighted the importance of practical and development-focused outcomes ok.
For India and China, the bilateral meeting could therefore carry significance beyond the BRICS framework. The discussions may indicate how both sides intend to manage differences while expanding areas of cooperation.
