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Xi arrives in India for BRICS summit amid Middle East conflict

Xi est arrivé en Inde pour le sommet des Brics en plein conflit au Moyen-Orient
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Source: Courrier International | Original Published At: 2026-09-12 00:00:00 UTC

Key Points

  • Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the BRICS summit, his first visit to India since 2019.
  • The summit of the 11-member bloc is expected to focus on conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, global trade turbulence, and energy issues.
  • China and India are seeking to improve relations after a deadly 2020 border clash, though their territorial dispute remains unresolved.
  • Xi Jinping is scheduled to meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to Indian diplomacy.
  • Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian met Modi before the summit, amid a conflict triggered by U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
  • Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation, contributing to a rise in Brent crude prices above $100 per barrel.
  • The Middle East conflict and continued trade with Iran highlight divisions among BRICS members, while India has continued importing Russian oil despite U.S. sanctions.
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