Chinese leader Xi Jinping makes rare visit to India for BRICS summit in New Delhi
BRICS leaders convened in New Delhi, issuing a call for restraint in the Middle East while navigating internal diplomatic friction.
Leaders from the BRICS bloc gathered in New Delhi for a summit marked by geopolitical uncertainty and regional conflicts. Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the summit in India for the first time in seven years, meeting host Prime Minister Narendra Modi against a backdrop of persistent border tensions between the two nations.
During the talks, member states issued a joint declaration urging "maximum restraint" regarding escalating hostilities in the Middle East. President Xi called on the group to take a more active role in promoting peace in the Gulf region, citing complex security dynamics and human loss. Analysts noted the final agreement reflected a minimum consensus among diverse members facing internal differences and shifting international relations.
Sources: DW, Der Standard, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.
How outlets assessed this
- Sep 13, 2026, 04:00 AM UTC
- Der Standard Skeptical Highlights persistent Indian mistrust toward Beijing following fatal 2020 Himalayan border clashes.
- FAZ Cautious Emphasizes erratic US policy driving India and China together despite underlying bilateral strains.
- DW Cautious Frames the joint statement as a minimal consensus reached through intense diplomatic efforts.
Sources
- FAZ — BRICS in Neu Delhi: Xi besucht Indien – zum ersten Mal seit sieben Jahren
- Der Standard — Warum Modi bei Xis Icebreaker-Besuch in Delhi misstrauisch bleibt
- Tagesschau — BRICS-Gipfel im Zeichen globaler Ungewissheiten
- DW — BRICS-Staaten fordern "maximale Zurückhaltung" in Nahost
- ORF — Xi fordert von BRICS-Staaten mehr Engagement in Nahost