China’s Foreign Minister to Skip BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi

Source: Patrika News | Original Published At: 2026-05-13 02:45:05 UTC

Key Points

• China confirmed that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will not attend the BRICS foreign ministers’ meeting in New Delhi on May 14–15, 2026.
• Beijing said the absence is due to scheduling reasons, and China’s ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, will represent China.
• The timing overlaps with U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing, where Wang Yi is expected to remain.
• China stated it will work with India, as BRICS chair, to ensure a successful meeting and advance BRICS Plus cooperation.
• India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will chair the meeting, with delegations including Russia and Iran expected to attend.
• The agenda includes global and regional issues, BRICS’ future direction, global governance reform, multilateral institutions, and economic-strategic cooperation.