Source: Brasil 247 | Original Published At: 2026-08-25 12:05:46 UTC
Key Points
- Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to attend the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12-13 with a delegation of about 400 officials.
- The trip would mark Xi's first visit to India in seven years, amid cautious rapprochement after border tensions.
- China's foreign ministry said China values BRICS cooperation and supports India, the current BRICS president, in hosting the summit, but gave no confirmation on Xi's attendance.
- A possible meeting between Xi and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the summit has not yet been finalized.
- Indian and Chinese officials are separately holding border negotiations and high-level contacts aimed at restoring peace and improving bilateral relations.