Xi Jinping Absent from BRICS Gala Dinner After Talks with Modi

Source: Loksatta | Original Published At: 2026-09-13 03:50:15 UTC

Key Points

• Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend the BRICS gala dinner after participating in the summit and holding bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• The precise reason for Xi's absence was not immediately known, although a source suggested that he may have returned to his hotel to rest.
• Russian President Vladimir Putin and other BRICS leaders attended the dinner at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
• Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed was also absent after departing for home following his participation in the summit.
• India hosted leaders from 11 BRICS member countries, 10 partner countries, and several international organizations on September 12 and 13.