China has officially confirmed that President Xi Jinping will attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Xi Jinping’s visit marks his first trip to India in seven years and comes as New Delhi and Beijing work to stabilise ties after years of tensions. His presence at the BRICS summit is expected to put India-China relations, global geopolitics and the future of the expanded BRICS bloc firmly in focus.

A possible meeting between Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi could become one of the key diplomatic moments of the summit. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral ties, economic cooperation and broader regional and global issues.

Watch this report for the latest updates on Xi Jinping’s India visit, the BRICS Summit 2026 and the growing India-China diplomatic engagement.

 China Confirms Xi Jinping Will Attend Brics in New Delhi

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is set to arrive in Beijing for the 25th round of India-China Special Representatives talks on the long-running boundary dispute.

Doval is expected to meet his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as both sides seek to address the 3,488-kilometre border question between the two Asian giants.

The talks carry added significance as they come ahead of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, where Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to visit India. The outcome of the Doval-Wang discussions could help shape the atmosphere surrounding Xi's potential visit.

India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has repeatedly stressed that peace and tranquillity along the border remain essential for stable and productive India-China relations.

Ajit Doval In Beijing For Crucial India-China Border Talks Ahead Of Xi Jinping Visit

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China Confirms Xi Jinping Will Attend Brics in New Delhi

Ajit Doval In Beijing For Crucial India-China Border Talks Ahead Of Xi Jinping Visit