September 13, 2026 1:24 AM

BRICS leaders join PM Modi in tree plantation initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders of other BRICS member countries participated in a joint tree plantation initiative in New Delhi on Saturday. Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and Brazil Foreign M...

September 12, 2026 10:30 PM

PM Modi Extends Best Wishes to China for BRICS Presidency, Reviews India-China Ties with Xi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday conveyed his best wishes to Chinese President Xi Jinping for China’s upcoming BRICS Presidency during their meeting on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders also comprehensively reviewed the full range of India-China relations, Modi said in a post on X. “Met President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Delhi BRICS Summit. We reviewed the full range of India-China relations. Also conveyed best wishes for China’s BRICS Pres...

September 12, 2026 8:25 PM

PM Modi, Xi Stress Boundary Resolution, Closer People-to-People and Business Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi on Saturday, with the two leaders welcoming steady progress in India-China bilateral relations since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025. The two leaders reaffirmed that India and China should adopt a strategic and long-term perspective towards their bilateral ties and stressed that differences should not become disputes, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of...

September 12, 2026 7:30 PM

PM Modi posts photo with Xi, Putin

PM Modi posts photo with Xi, Putin Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a photograph on Saturday holding hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the BRICS summit, signalling warm relations among the three leaders. The photograph showed PM Modi standing between Putin and Xi, with all three leaders smiling. https://x.com/narendramodi/status/2098724059156791734?s=20 This photo is seen as a reflection of dynamism among India, China, and Russia - often refer...

September 12, 2026 5:21 PM

BRICS Adopts New Delhi Declaration by Consensus

The BRICS grouping on Saturday adopted a joint declaration by consensus. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the adoption of the declaration at the end of the opening day’s deliberations at the two-day India-hosted summit. Prime Minister Modi was seen shaking hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the conclusion of the inaugural session at the summit. “Today’s discussion makes it evident that the changing world cannot be steered by outdated institutions; reforms are essential in r...

September 10, 2026 4:52 PM

BRICS Summit 2026: Stage set at Bharat Mandapam as PM Modi hosts expanded global powerhouse

The national capital has been decked up with posters and illuminated installations as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit 2026 at Bharat Mandapam on September 12–13. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host the high-profile Summit, which brings together heads of state, foreign delegates, heads of international organisations, and key dignitaries representing member states, partner countries, and outreach invitees. India holds the BRICS Chair for the 2026 edition, with proceedings guided by ...

September 1, 2026 2:59 PM

PM Modi participates in 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday participated in the 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in Bishkek, calling for stronger cooperation on security, connectivity and development while urging member countries to take committed action against terrorism. The summit, held from August 31 to September 1 in the Kyrgyz Republic, coincides with the 25th anniversary of the SCO. Leaders reviewed the organisation’s progress and discussed ways ...

September 1, 2026 2:50 PM

‘We must dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorism’: PM Modi at SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday called for a united and comprehensive global fight against terrorism, urging Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) members to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terrorist financing, recruitment, radicalisation and safe havens. Addressing the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, PM Modi said terrorism remained a serious challenge to humanity and that countries could not limit their response to an “action-reaction approach”. “We must dismantle the entire eco...

May 12, 2026 11:59 AM

Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetite

China and the United States may reach a farm deal at their summit this week that expands Beijing's purchases of grains and meat, but market watchers said they did not expect major new soybean purchases beyond what was agreed in a deal last October. Agriculture is among the less-contentious areas of the bilateral relationship, but the final shape of any deliverables from the May 14-15 summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping remains uncertain just days ou...

May 11, 2026 7:11 PM

Iran war raises stakes for US and China ahead of Trump–Xi talks

The Iran war has strained U.S.–Chinese ties further and looks set to dominate the May 14 to 15 summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart and host  in Beijing. Below are the key issues at stake for Washington and Beijing as the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran reshapes calculations in their broader relationship: IRAN CEASEFIRE TALKS U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that the two presidents will discuss the Iran war, and urged China to "join us in this int...