Xi heads to India for BRICS summit overshadowed by war
The Chinese president's visit, his first to India since 2019, will be closely watched as a major step towards improving ties between the nuclear-armed rivals.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for the BRICS summit, alongside leaders from India, Russia, and Iran, as geopolitical tensions test the divided grouping. The conflicts in the Middle East, Ukraine, and global trade turbulence are expected to dominate the two-day meeting. Xi's visit marks his first to India since 2019, symbolizing a cautious thaw between the nuclear-armed rivals.
The underlying territorial dispute, however, remains unresolved, with both sides maintaining heavy military deployments along their 350km border. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi are scheduled to hold face-to-face talks, aiming for early and substantial progress on the border issue, despite deep mistrust. Protesters in New Delhi voiced their opposition to Xi's visit, highlighting the lingering tensions.
The summit also brings together BRICS members Iran, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Brazil, and representatives from India and Russia, with the Gulf conflict expected to be a central focus.
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