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Xi Jinping Visits Delhi After 7 Years, Highlights BRICS' Fairness and Potential
✍️ TOI India
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 01:42 PM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Delhi for a state visit after a seven‑year absence, emphasizing the BRICS group's commitment to fairness, justice and its vast potential.
Chinese President Xi Jinping touched down in Delhi on Thursday, marking his first visit to India in seven years. The state visit comes at a time when both countries are keen to deepen strategic ties and explore new avenues of cooperation.
During the official ceremony, Xi met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials, discussing bilateral trade, technology exchange and regional security. The talks underscored a shared commitment to multilateralism and the importance of maintaining a stable global order.
Ahead of the visit, China’s state‑run Global Times highlighted the growing significance of the BRICS bloc, praising its dedication to openness, cooperation and fairness. The editorial noted that the grouping’s strength lies in its collective pursuit of justice and balanced development.
Xi also reaffirmed China’s support for the New Development Bank and expressed enthusiasm for expanding BRICS membership. The visit is expected to pave the way for increased collaboration across finance, infrastructure and sustainable development projects.
During the official ceremony, Xi met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior officials, discussing bilateral trade, technology exchange and regional security. The talks underscored a shared commitment to multilateralism and the importance of maintaining a stable global order.
Ahead of the visit, China’s state‑run Global Times highlighted the growing significance of the BRICS bloc, praising its dedication to openness, cooperation and fairness. The editorial noted that the grouping’s strength lies in its collective pursuit of justice and balanced development.
Xi also reaffirmed China’s support for the New Development Bank and expressed enthusiasm for expanding BRICS membership. The visit is expected to pave the way for increased collaboration across finance, infrastructure and sustainable development projects.