India is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit at Bharat Mandapam on September 12-13, bringing together heads of state from the bloc's 11 members - including Chinese President Xi Jinping's first visit to India in seven years.
New Delhi is hosting the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit on September 12 and 13, bringing together heads of state from the bloc's 11 members alongside delegations from 10 partner countries. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is chairing this year's summit, has scheduled a series of bilateral meetings with visiting leaders on the sidelines of the gathering at Bharat Mandapam.
A packed bilateral schedule
Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday afternoon, followed by talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian later the same day. His meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled for Saturday.
Xi Jinping's first visit to India in seven years
Xi's trip marks his first visit to India since 2019, and his first since the two countries' militaries clashed at Galwan in eastern Ladakh in 2020. China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed his attendance on September 10.
Frequently asked questions
When is the BRICS Summit 2026?
The 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit is being held on September 12-13, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
Is this Xi Jinping's first visit to India?
No, but it is his first visit since 2019, and his first since the 2020 Galwan clash between Indian and Chinese forces in eastern Ladakh.
Which leaders is Modi meeting?
Modi's confirmed bilateral meetings include Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, and Chinese President Xi Jinping, alongside other visiting leaders from BRICS' 11 members and 10 partner countries.
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