Misri: Modi invites Xi to India for BRICS summit in 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping to the BRICS 2026 summit, which India will host. The invitation was extended during a meeting on Sunday, with the Chinese President expressing gratitude and offering China's support to India's BRICS Presidency [2]. This meeting comes amidst ongoing efforts to ease border tensions and improve relations between the two nations.
The invitation extends an opportunity for both leaders to discuss a wide range of strategic areas, including global governance, finance, health, AI, climate change, and peace and security. The BRICS grouping, formed by eleven countries, serves as a political and diplomatic coordination forum for countries from the Global South, facilitating coordination in various areas [2].
Prime Minister Modi's invitation to President Xi Jinping is significant as it follows a series of efforts to improve ties between India and China. The two leaders last shared the same stage at the BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, last year. This invitation marks Prime Minister Modi's first visit to China in more than seven years, and it is expected to be a crucial step in strengthening bilateral relations [1].
The BRICS summit in India in 2026 will be the first time India will host the event, and the invitation to President Xi Jinping reflects India's commitment to fostering cooperation and understanding among BRICS nations. The summit is expected to address key global challenges and promote sustainable development.
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[1] https://www.livemint.com/news/india/narendra-modi-xi-jinping-to-meet-on-august-31-during-pms-first-china-visit-in-7-years-11756366577013.html
[2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/pm-modi-invites-chinese-president-xi-jinping-to-2026-brics-summit-in-india/articleshow/123613737.cms
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