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Beijing Praises Modi's Remarks After India-China Leaders Meet at BRICS 2026
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 04:33 AM
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China’s foreign ministry said it values Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s statement following his meeting with President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit in 2026, signalling a positive tone in bilateral ties.
New Delhi and Beijing exchanged courteous remarks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi met President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit held in 2026. The Chinese foreign ministry issued a statement saying it "values" Modi's comments, highlighting a constructive approach to the bilateral relationship.
The meeting, which took place during the multi‑nation gathering of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, was described by officials from both sides as an opportunity to discuss trade, regional security and multilateral cooperation. No specific agreements were announced, but the tone was noted as cordial.
Analysts view the Chinese acknowledgment as an effort to balance rhetoric with engagement, especially as both countries navigate competing interests in the Indo‑Pacific. The statement underscores Beijing's willingness to maintain dialogue despite ongoing strategic frictions.
The BRICS summit continues to serve as a platform where emerging economies can address global challenges, and the Modi‑Xi interaction is seen as a key diplomatic moment within the broader agenda.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has not released a detailed response yet, but the meeting is expected to feed into upcoming trade and investment talks between the two nations.
The meeting, which took place during the multi‑nation gathering of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, was described by officials from both sides as an opportunity to discuss trade, regional security and multilateral cooperation. No specific agreements were announced, but the tone was noted as cordial.
Analysts view the Chinese acknowledgment as an effort to balance rhetoric with engagement, especially as both countries navigate competing interests in the Indo‑Pacific. The statement underscores Beijing's willingness to maintain dialogue despite ongoing strategic frictions.
The BRICS summit continues to serve as a platform where emerging economies can address global challenges, and the Modi‑Xi interaction is seen as a key diplomatic moment within the broader agenda.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs has not released a detailed response yet, but the meeting is expected to feed into upcoming trade and investment talks between the two nations.