Why Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped BRICS gala dinner hosted by PM Modi in Delhi
Chinese President Xi Jinping's decision not to attend the BRICS gala dinner became a source of intrigue and curiosity.
Chinese President Xi Jinping opted not to attend the gala dinner hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for BRICS leaders and other guests at the summit in New Delhi. This decision, along with the absence of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, fueled speculation and curiosity surrounding the reasons behind the leaders' absences.
The Chinese President's sudden departure from the dinner table left observers wondering why he chose to rest instead of partaking in the evening event. Upon his arrival in Delhi earlier that day, Xi held a bilateral meeting with Modi before the formal BRICS Summit commenced. While Xi skipped the gala dinner, Russian President Vladimir Putin and other BRICS leaders attended the event, along with union ministers and chief ministers of various Indian states.
Union ministers present at the dinner included Amit Shah, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and Shivraj Singh Chouhan, among others. Meanwhile, notable Indian leaders such as Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and several state chief ministers also graced the occasion, feasting on a diverse menu of Indian dishes.
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