China’s President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026 at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation, marking his first India visit in seven years.
A BRICS summit in New Delhi is reported to bring together major emerging-market leaders, including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Masoud Pezeshkian, with the article listing attendees.
Ahead of the two-day BRICS summit hosted by India, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh traced the grouping’s history, including the first summits, South Africa’s accession, expansion, and the creation of the New Development Bank.
Before the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 12–13 September 2026, China’s foreign ministry said it had no information on a possible visit by President Xi Jinping, while Russia’s President Vladimir Putin’s participation has been confirmed.
India is preparing to host the BRICS Leaders’ Summit, seeking to strengthen the bloc’s global role while managing internal disagreements and regional tensions.
A general-knowledge overview of BRICS covering its origins, expansion, objectives and India’s role.
India is hosting the BRICS Leaders’ Summit as the expanded bloc seeks to strengthen its role while managing internal divisions linked to the Iran-UAE conflict and global energy tensions.
A media dialogue event in New Delhi will discuss BRICS, India’s role, global governance, trade, technology and the Global South ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit.
Iran’s BRICS Women Business Alliance chair said support for its delegation in India reflected strong ties, while Tehran hopes the summit will advance trade, women-led business and connectivity cooperation.
