China backs India for successful BRICS summit, stays silent on Xi attendance
China expressed support for India’s BRICS chairmanship and the success of the September summit, while not confirming whether President Xi Jinping will attend.
China expressed support for India’s BRICS chairmanship and the success of the September summit, while not confirming whether President Xi Jinping will attend.
Analysts said the invitation to the BRICS summit could create an opportunity for India and Bangladesh to work together if Dhaka accepts.
Russian and Chinese leaders are expected to attend the India-hosted BRICS summit, alongside other member and invited leaders.
Source: O Estado de S. Paulo, | Original Published At: 2026-07-29 20:30:00 UTC
Bangladesh’s Foreign Ministry said Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received an invitation from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the BRICS Summit outreach session in New Delhi.
BRICS health ministers adopted a landmark declaration on traditional, complementary and integrative medicine, establishing a new expert working group and expanding joint research, digital platforms, and WHO-aligned safety and evidence initiatives.
The BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry marked its 14th Foundation Day in New Delhi, emphasizing its role in advancing trade, investment, innovation, policy dialogue, and people-to-people cooperation across BRICS and BRICS+ nations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Brazil should jointly promote the high-quality development of expanded BRICS cooperation during a phone call with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
India is preparing for a month of major multilateral diplomacy, including the SCO Summit, the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, and the UN General Assembly, with a focus on Global South interests, counterterrorism, supply chains and international institutional reform.