Xi Jinping Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit
· World · Hindustan Times, Bloomberg, NDTV
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi for the 18th BRICS Summit, accompanied by high-ranking officials Cai Qi and Wang Yi. This visit marks Xi's first trip to India in seven years, as both nations seek to stabilize bilateral relations following periods of tension. The president is expected to hold a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the summit. Cai Qi, director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, is a close ally of Xi, while Wang Yi has served as China's foreign minister for over a decade.
Why it matters
The return of the Chinese president to India signals a potential opening for de-escalation and diplomatic engagement between the two neighbors.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
Join us on Telegram
Breaking news the moment it lands. At 10,000 members we ship the Android app.