Xi Jinping’s Appeal to PM Modi at Delhi BRICS Summit: India and China Should Learn from Each Other

Source: Aaj Tak | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 13:14:15 UTC

Key Points

• Chinese President Xi Jinping met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest.
• Xi said India and China should work together for high-quality development under Greater BRICS cooperation and learn from each other's strengths, according to Xinhua.
• Modi thanked Xi for positive remarks at the BRICS summit and for China's support and cooperation during India's BRICS chairmanship.
• China's Foreign Ministry said Xi announced that China will chair BRICS next year and host the 19th BRICS summit.
• Xi said the BRICS cooperation mechanism has grown over nearly two decades and become the most influential platform for cooperation among emerging markets and developing countries.
• The visit marked the first time a Chinese president has come to India since the 2020 Galwan clash.