China backs India to hold successful BRICS summit but remains evasive on Xi Jinping attendance

Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-07-30 16:13:42 UTC

Key Points

• China said it supports India's efforts to make the BRICS summit fully successful.
• China did not confirm whether President Xi Jinping will attend the summit.
• India holds the current BRICS presidency and is scheduled to host the 18th BRICS summit on September 12-13 in New Delhi.
• China's Foreign Ministry said BRICS is an important platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.
• Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying during a two-day visit to Beijing.
• The meeting discussed implementing leaders' consensus, deepening political trust, expanding cooperation, resolving differences, and promoting stable China-India relations.