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This move is likely to bring about a major shift in state politics
New Delhi : Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in New Delhi to participate in the BRICS Summit 2026. His aircraft landed at Delhi’s Palam Air Base. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with him this evening.
India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12 and 13 (Saturday and Sunday). Leaders of BRICS nations, their associates, and special guests will appear together on a single platform at this major event.
Under India’s presidency, the theme for this year’s BRICS Summit is ‘Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation, and Sustainability.’ Simply put, the theme embodies the spirit of ‘Humanity First.’
Alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several key global leaders are participating, including Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, and the presidents of Iran, South Africa, and Egypt.
Prime Minister Modi’s bilateral meetings with Ethiopia and Malaysia have given a new direction to India’s relations with these nations. Both countries showed keen interest in strengthening defense cooperation, including joint military training and the procurement of Indian defense equipment. Ethiopia welcomed Indian mining companies, while discussions with Malaysia focused on new opportunities in the semiconductor sector.
Report – Abhijit Tushar Bhatt (Political Editor)
