Xi lands in India for BRICS summit overshadowed by war

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a BRICS summit, alongside leaders from India, Russia, and Iran. The summit will focus on addressing global challenges such as wars, trade turbulence, and energy security. Xi's visit is particularly significant as it marks his first to India since 2019, symbolizing a cautious thaw in relations between the two nuclear-armed rivals.

The two countries have a long-standing territorial dispute along their 3,500-kilometer border, which remains unresolved despite recent improvements in ties.

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