BRICS Delhi 2026: Putin’s Attendance Confirmed, China Silent on Xi Visit
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Source: Asianet News Hindi | Original Published At: 2026-09-10 10:33:35 UTC
Key Points
- India is set to host the 18th BRICS Summit on 12–13 September 2026 at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- The summit theme is described as building for resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability.
- China’s foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on 10 September that there was no information to share on a possible India visit by President Xi Jinping ahead of the BRICS Summit.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin’s participation in the BRICS Summit has been confirmed.
- If Xi Jinping attends, it would be his first New Delhi visit after the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
- Former BRICS Sherpa Sanjay Bhattacharyya said multilateral meetings can create opportunities for bilateral India-China discussions.