Xi Jinping India Visit: China Confirms Chinese President To Attend BRICS Summit in Delhi, First Trip in 7 Years

China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will visit India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, marking his first trip to the country in seven years. Xi will attend the summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Chinese government said on Wednesday, according to press release of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The visit comes amid a gradual thaw in relations between India and China following years of tensions after the 2020 Galwan Valley clashes. Xi's participation in the summit is expected to put renewed focus on diplomatic engagement between the two Asian powers. BRICS Summit 2026: PM Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping Likely To Hold Bilateral Meeting in Delhi.

Xi Jinping's First India Visit Since 2019

Xi last visited India in 2019, when he held an informal summit with Prime Minister Modi in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu. Relations between the two countries deteriorated significantly after the deadly military clashes in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley in June 2020.

India and China have since taken steps to stabilise ties through diplomatic and military-level talks. Recent engagements between the two countries have raised expectations of further dialogue, although differences over border and economic issues remain. BRICS Summit 2026: 15,000 Delhi Police Personnel, 200 Companies of Paramilitary Forces Deployed.

BRICS Summit Scheduled for September 12-13

India, which holds the BRICS chairmanship for 2026, will host the two-day summit in New Delhi. Leaders are expected to discuss global governance, multilateralism, trade, investment, technology, energy and food security, among other regional and international issues.

The summit is also expected to bring together leaders from the expanded BRICS grouping, making it one of the major diplomatic events being hosted by India this year.

Focus on India-China Relations

Xi's visit will be closely watched for its potential impact on India-China relations. While Beijing and New Delhi have shown signs of improving diplomatic engagement, a significant trust deficit continues to affect bilateral ties, particularly in areas related to border security, trade and investment.

There was no immediate official confirmation on whether Modi and Xi would hold a separate bilateral meeting during the summit. However, Xi's visit is expected to provide an opportunity for high-level engagement between the two countries on the sidelines of the BRICS meeting.

Security Preparations Intensified in Delhi

Delhi has stepped up security arrangements ahead of the summit, with extensive deployment planned for the protection of visiting leaders and delegations. Xi is expected to arrive in New Delhi on September 12 to participate in the high-level meetings.

Xi's confirmed visit comes at a significant time for India-China relations, with the BRICS Summit set to offer a key platform for both countries to engage amid ongoing efforts to manage their differences and improve bilateral ties.

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