China confirms Xi to visit India after 7 year gap; trade, normalisation on agenda
· World · The Hindu
Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to New Delhi on September 12, 2026, to attend the BRICS Summit. This marks his first visit to India in nearly seven years, following his last trip in October 2019 for an informal summit in Mamallapuram. The Chinese delegation includes Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao, who are expected to hold bilateral discussions with their Indian counterparts. Trade ministers Piyush Goyal and Wang Wentao plan to address export controls and investment restrictions during their meetings. The visit is viewed by both nations as a significant step toward normalizing diplomatic relations after a period of tension.
Why it matters
The visit signals a potential thaw in long-standing diplomatic and trade tensions between India and China, impacting regional stability and bilateral economic policies.
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