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Why did Xi Jinping skip gala BRICS dinner hosted by PM Modi at Bharat Mandapam

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, who left for home after attending the BRICS Summit during the day, was also a notable absentee at the high dinner table.

Why did Xi Jinping skip gala BRICS dinner hosted by PM Modi at Bharat Mandapam

Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend a gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam for leaders of the BRICS nations. Sources suggest Xi returned to his hotel to rest after the meeting. The dinner featured an all-vegetarian menu, with notable attendees including Russian President Vladimir Putin and various Union ministers and chief ministers from India. Xi's absence from the gala dinner, however, remains unclear at this time.

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