Xi Jinping departs Delhi after BRICS blitz

President Xi Jinping concluded his visit to India on Sunday, concluding his attendance at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. He participated in summit sessions held at Bharat Mandapam and had a single bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his stay. The discussion between the two leaders centered on the long-term growth of India-China relations and the boundary matter.

Xi emphasized the need for India and China to view their relationship through a strategic lens, concentrating on their shared long-term progress. Despite their differences, he pointed out that both countries have been able to "support and help each other to achieve common development." Xi also highlighted that they had met over 20 times in this period, leading to numerous significant agreements.

Indian Prime Minister Modi expressed gratitude to China for its support and cooperation during India's BRICS chairmanship and stated that the two countries now had the opportunity to further explore bilateral cooperation. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to a balanced, reasonable, and mutually agreeable solution to the India-China boundary dispute. They also stated that bilateral ties should be approached from a strategic and long-term perspective.

Xi emphasized that China and India are partners, not competitors, and that the two nations present prospects for each other's growth rather than threats, according to Xinhua. The leaders recognized the advancements in India-China relations since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025. The Ministry of External Affairs reported that Modi underscored the importance of not allowing differences to escalate into disputes and stressed the need for mutual respect, understanding, and shared interests.

China is set to assume the BRICS chairmanship in 2027 and will host the 19th BRICS Summit.