Chinese delegation led by Xi Jinping arrives at BRICS summit in India

Source: Московский Комсомолец | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 06:49:07 UTC

Key Points

• Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in India on September 12 to attend the 18th BRICS leaders' summit.
• Xi's delegation includes Politburo Standing Committee member Cai Qi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
• The summit is held in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, with participation by BRICS members and partner countries.
• Xi is expected to speak on the international situation, development of the BRICS mechanism, and deepening practical cooperation.
• Delegations plan to discuss global governance reform, economic cooperation, national currency settlements, and new investment platforms.
• Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing hopes BRICS partners will help resolve conflicts, including Ukraine and the Middle East.
• A separate full-format meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping is not planned, but the leaders are expected to speak informally.