Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives in New Delhi for 18th BRICS Summit

Politics26 sourcesSep 12, 2026

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The Story

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit and scheduled talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

This visit marks Xi's first to India in seven years and occurs as Beijing and New Delhi aim to strengthen bilateral ties after years of tensions. The summit is also being attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who arrived in India for his first visit outside Russia since 2022, and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Indian Prime Minister Modi is hosting the leaders of Russia, Iran, and China.

The BRICS summit agenda is expected to include discussions on wars, global trade turbulence, and oil. Security measures for the event in Delhi include the deployment of 15,000 police officers and 200 paramilitary companies. The summit is taking place amidst a backdrop of ongoing global conflicts.

What they agree on

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi, India, for the 18th BRICS Summit.
This is Xi Jinping's first visit to India in seven years.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian are also attending the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting the leaders at the summit.
The summit is taking place amidst global tensions and is expected to address issues like wars, global trade, and oil.

Where they split

Xinhua (English) provides multiple updates on Xi's attendance and arrival at the 18th BRICS Summit, including comments and videos.
The Australian and Al Arabiya English specifically highlight Xi's arrival in Delhi for the BRICS summit and his talks with Modi.
Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka and Hürriyet Daily News mention Xi's arrival and note that the summit is "overshadowed by war."
The Federal focuses on Putin's "Doomsday Plane" in the spotlight as he arrived for the BRICS Summit.