BRICS Summit LIVE Updates: Chinas Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi; first visit since Galwan clash

Sep 12, 2026 12:14 PM

Xi Jinping's first India visit Since Galwan Clash

• Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in India after 7 years; his meeting with PM Modi will mark their first face-to-face engagement since the 2020 Galwan clash.
• Tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) persisted between the two countries for nearly 4 years following the Galwan standoff.
• India and China are currently working on 6 major issues, ranging from the LAC to bilateral trade.
• The border dispute remains the most critical issue; both countries have agreed to set up an expert group to address it.
• The two sides have also agreed to establish 2 additional military liaison points along the border and 2 military hotlines in the Eastern and Middle sectors.
• These decisions now await final approval from the top leadership of both nations.
• Trade is the second major issue between the two countries — in 2025-26, India imported goods worth approximately Rs 11.4 lakh crore from China.
• This has resulted in India's trade deficit with China widening to over Rs 8.6 lakh crore.

Sep 12, 2026 12:02 PM

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi; plane lands at Palam Airport

#WATCH | Delhi: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Delhi to participate in the BRICS Summit 2026.

PM Modi is scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting with the Chinese President later today. https://t.co/XCJ5lD6gGg

— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2026

Sep 12, 2026 11:45 AM

Who's attending: BRICS Summit 2026

Several prominent world leaders are scheduled to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.

Key attendees:

• Xi Jinping, President of China
• Vladimir Putin, President of Russia
• Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa
• Masoud Pezeshkian, President of Iran
• Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of Egypt
• Prabowo Subianto, President of Indonesia
• Abiy Ahmed Ali, Prime Minister of Ethiopia
• Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia
• Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia
• Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
• Mauro Vieira, Foreign Minister of Brazil

Other Participating Leaders (as per MEA list):

• Jessica Alupo, Vice President of Uganda
• Sen. Kashim Shettima, Vice President of Nigeria
• Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
• Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belarus
• Le Minh Hung, Prime Minister of Vietnam
• Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of Kazakhstan

Sep 12, 2026 11:44 AM

Key takeaways from September 11 BRICS meetings

• India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13.
• Traffic on several major roads in Delhi will be regulated on September 12 due to the summit, with restrictions in place from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, according to Delhi Police.
• PM Modi once again urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to work toward ending the conflict in Ukraine, stressing that dialogue and diplomacy remain the way forward; the two leaders also reviewed progress on economic, defence, and energy cooperation, as well as worker mobility.
• PM Modi held talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, emphasising the need to safeguard freedom of navigation and commerce, along with the safety and well-being of seafarers, per the external affairs ministry.
• President Pezeshkian called for greater use of local currencies in BRICS trade and highlighted Iran's geography, energy resources, and transport links as a strategic bridge for the bloc's economic connectivity.
• President Putin invited PM Modi to visit Russia for the 24th India-Russia Annual Summit, the Indian government confirmed.

Sep 12, 2026 11:42 AM

'Long live the friendship between Iran and India!'

• The Iranian Embassy in India shared a photo from Friday's BRICS Summit showing PM Narendra Modi with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, with Russian President Vladimir Putin also visible in the frame.
• The embassy captioned the post, noting that when leaders of two great nations join hands, it reflects the historic friendship between two great civilizations.
• The caption further declared: "Long live the friendship between Iran and India!"

Sep 12, 2026 11:12 AM

#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at Hyderabad House on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit 2026.

(Source: DD) https://t.co/5df6VM3Elf

— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2026

Sep 12, 2026 10:55 AM

PM Modi meets Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim

• Prime Minister Modi held a bilateral meeting with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on the sidelines of the 2026 BRICS Summit.
• The meeting between the two leaders took place at Hyderabad House in Delhi.
• During the meeting, both leaders discussed issues related to bilateral relations.

Sep 12, 2026 10:46 AM

Putin at BRICS

???? Russia's President Vladimir #Putin at the #BRICS Business Forum:

The world has entered a period of deep structural shifts caused by the fact that the old leaders, who were at the forefront of economic growth, are being replaced with new growth drivers

https://t.co/IAgm5uVCMW https://t.co/XVdl77wEbm

— MFA Russia ???????? (@mfa_russia) September 11, 2026

Sep 12, 2026 10:45 AM

Delhi traffic diversions

BRICS Summit 2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

???? In view of the BRICS Summit on September 12, 2026, traffic diversions and regulated movement will be implemented on key routes across Delhi from 09:30 hrs to 21:00 hrs.

•Commuters are advised to plan their journeys in advance and allow extra travel time.

•Prefer public transport, especially the Metro, wherever feasible.

•Follow designated diversion routes and instructions issued by traffic personnel.

•Emergency and essential-service vehicles will be given priority passage.

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Sep 12, 2026 10:42 AM

Xi Jinping leaves for New Delhi, to hold talks with Modi

Sep 12, 2026 10:41 AM

PM Modi meets Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the 2026 BRICS Summit.

Sep 12, 2026 10:30 AM

#WATCH | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Chairman of the Adani Group, Gautam Adani, in Delhi. 

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa tweets, "The meeting forms part of South Africa’s business engagements on the margins of the 18th BRICS Summit, supporting efforts to deepen commercial and investment ties between South Africa and India."

(Source: Presidency of the Republic of South Africa/'X')

— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2026

Sep 12, 2026 10:30 AM

South African President Ramaphosa meets Gautam Adani

• South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, in Delhi.
• The meeting was part of South Africa's business engagement on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit.
• According to South Africa's Presidential Office, the discussion aimed to further strengthen trade and investment ties between South Africa and India.

Sep 12, 2026 10:16 AM

Pakistan, Turkey yet to gain entry into BRICS despite membership push

• Pakistan formally applied to join BRICS in 2023, following the grouping’s expansion.
• Pakistan’s bid reportedly received backing from China and Russia, but it has not been admitted to the group so far.
• Turkey has also expressed interest in joining BRICS, but its membership bid has not moved forward.
• Several media reports have suggested that India was not in favour of admitting Pakistan and Turkey into the grouping.
• BRICS decisions on admitting new members require the consent of existing members, meaning an objection from even one member can potentially block an expansion bid.
• India has not officially stated that it opposed or blocked Pakistan’s BRICS membership application.
• Pakistan and Turkey therefore remain outside the BRICS grouping despite their efforts to become members.

Sep 12, 2026 10:15 AM

Did you know how BRICS get its name

• The term BRIC was not created by a government. It was first used in 2001 by Jim O’Neill, an economist at US investment bank Goldman Sachs.
• O’Neill used BRIC to refer to Brazil, Russia, India and China, describing them as large economies with strong growth potential.
• BRIC was initially just an economic concept and was not an official organisation.
• The four countries gradually began working together, formally creating the BRIC grouping in 2006.
• The first formal BRIC summit was held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in 2009.
• In 2010, South Africa joined the group, turning BRIC into BRICS.
• Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia later became full members, further expanding the grouping.
• BRICS has now emerged as a major economic platform, with its member countries accounting for more than 27% of global GDP, compared with around 14% for the European Union.

Sep 12, 2026 10:14 AM

Xi Jinping’s first India visit since Galwan Clash

• Chinese President Xi Jinping is visiting India after seven years, with his visit closely watched amid ongoing efforts to improve India-China ties.
• Xi’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be their first in-person meeting in India since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.
• Following the Galwan clash, tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) remained high between India and China for nearly four years.
• The two countries are now working on several key issues, with the border dispute remaining the most important.
• India and China have agreed to set up an expert group on the boundary issue. The decision will require approval from the top leadership of both countries.
• The two sides have also agreed to establish two additional military contact points along the border.
• Plans are also in place for two military hotlines in the eastern and central sectors to improve communication and prevent misunderstandings.
• India’s growing trade deficit with China is another key concern in bilateral relations.
• In 2025-26, India imported goods worth around ₹11.4 lakh crore from China.
• India’s trade deficit with China crossed ₹8.6 lakh crore during the period.

Sep 12, 2026 10:12 AM

Delhi Police vehicles undergo sniffer dog checks

Sep 12, 2026 10:11 AM

Tight security at Bharat Mandapam

• Delhi Police have mobilised around 15,000 personnel to secure the venue and surrounding areas.
• Nearly 200 companies of paramilitary forces have been deployed as part of the security arrangements.
• Specialised dog squads have been deployed at Bharat Mandapam to assist with security checks.
• India is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit on September 12 and 13 in New Delhi.
• Security has been tightened at Bharat Mandapam and key locations in the national capital ahead of the gathering of BRICS leaders.