Chinese President Xi Jinping Skips BRICS Summit Dinner Hosted by Indian PM Narendra Modi
Summary
Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the special BRICS summit dinner hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, prompting questions about the state of India-China relations. The two leaders had held a bilateral meeting earlier the same day after about seven years, discussing border peace and economic cooperation.
Key Points
- Xi Jinping did not attend the BRICS summit dinner hosted by Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- Modi and Xi held a bilateral meeting during the summit, their first in about seven years, focusing on improving ties, border peace, and economic cooperation.
- Xi's absence has fueled speculation and renewed discussion about India-China relations.
- The Chinese president's visit to India is the first since 2019, amid efforts to normalize bilateral relations.
