Xi Jinping Leaves Delhi After Addressing BRICS Summit, Concluding His Two-Day India Visit

Chinese President Xi Jinping departed New Delhi on Sunday after attending the two-day 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, concluding his visit to India after participating in the summit’s second-day proceedings. Xi attended the leaders’ sessions on Sunday before leaving the national capital. His visit marked his first trip to India in seven years and came as India hosted the BRICS summit, bringing together leaders and representatives of member and partner countries for discussions on issues concerning the grouping and the wider international order.

Xi had arrived in New Delhi on Saturday afternoon to attend the summit. His visit was closely watched as it marked his return to India after a seven-year gap. The Chinese president participated in the summit programme at Bharat Mandapam and joined other leaders for discussions during the two-day gathering. His presence in the capital also provided an opportunity for direct engagement between India and China at a time when bilateral relations remain an important part of the broader regional and global diplomatic landscape.

During his stay, Xi held his only bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit on Saturday. The meeting between the two leaders focused on the long-term development of India-China relations and the boundary question. The talks provided an opportunity for the two sides to discuss key areas affecting the bilateral relationship while the leaders were in New Delhi for the multilateral summit. The meeting was held separately from the broader BRICS proceedings involving leaders from the participating countries.

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The India-China meeting was particularly significant because the relationship between the two neighbouring countries has been shaped by both cooperation and longstanding differences. The boundary question remains one of the key issues requiring attention between New Delhi and Beijing. By holding direct talks on the sidelines of the BRICS gathering, Modi and Xi were able to discuss the future direction of bilateral ties while also participating in a wider summit focused on cooperation among emerging economies and developing countries.

Xi’s departure on Sunday came after he completed the second day of the BRICS Summit. He attended the scheduled sessions at Bharat Mandapam before leaving New Delhi. His participation formed part of the high-level diplomatic engagement surrounding India’s hosting of the 18th BRICS Summit. The summit brought together leaders from BRICS countries, partner nations and invited participants, creating a platform for discussions on economic, political and international issues. The event also provided opportunities for leaders to hold bilateral meetings alongside the formal summit agenda.

With Xi’s departure, his two-day India visit came to an end. His first visit to the country in seven years included participation in the BRICS Summit and a bilateral meeting with Modi focused on the long-term trajectory of India-China relations and the boundary issue. The Chinese president’s presence at the summit underscored the importance of India-China engagement within the BRICS framework, even as the two countries continue to address complex bilateral questions. Xi’s departure from New Delhi followed the completion of the summit’s second-day proceedings, bringing his India visit to a close.

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