Xi Jinping Likely to Visit India for BRICS Summit with Large Delegation

Source: नवभारत टाइम्स | Original Published At: 2026-08-25 03:18:03 UTC

Key Points

• Xi Jinping is likely to attend the BRICS summit hosted by India on September 12-13, which would be his first India visit in seven years.
• Reuters sources say Xi may travel with a delegation of about 400 officials, larger than the fewer than 200 officials who accompanied him during his 2019 visit.
• Chinese officials are reportedly finalizing hotel and security arrangements, while the final travel plan and possible bilateral agenda remain pending.
• China's foreign ministry said China values BRICS and supports India's hosting of this year's summit, but gave no information on Xi's visit; India's foreign ministry did not comment.
• The summit is being watched for signals on improving India-China relations after the 2020 Galwan border clash and subsequent military standoff.
• Indian and Chinese officials are expected to use the summit to explore cooperation and manage border and regional security differences.