BRICS 2026: PM Modi Begins Crucial Bilateral Talks With China’s Xi Jinping In Delhi

Last Updated:September 12, 2026, 6:09 PM IST

Border security and trade ties are expected to be in focus as India and China move towards tactical stability in bilateral relations after the 2024 Galwan standoff.

PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the BRICS Summit in Delhi. (Reuters)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began closely watched bilateral talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping in New Delhi, with border security and trade relations expected to be in focus amid a thaw in diplomatic relations.

Modi and Xi shared a warm handshake before the bilateral talks began. The Prime Minister welcomed Xi Jinping for his first India visit in seven years and thanked him for his constructive remarks at the BRICS Summit.

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What are the main focus areas of the bilateral talks between PM Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping at the 2026 BRICS Summit?

The closely watched bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in New Delhi are expected to focus on border security, trade relations, and economic ties amid a gradual diplomatic thaw. The leaders are also expected to discuss progress made in easing tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and other bilateral issues.

When and where is the 2026 BRICS Summit being hosted?

The 2026 BRICS Summit is being hosted by India in New Delhi on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, 2026. The high-level summit is taking place at the Bharat Mandapam, which has been decorated with posters and colorful lighting for the event.

Which countries are currently recognized as the 11 full members of the BRICS alliance?

The BRICS alliance currently consists of 11 full member countries: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Indonesia. The group originally began as ‘BRIC’ in 2006, added South Africa in 2011, expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in January 2024, and welcomed Indonesia in January 2025.

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