Prime Minister's bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on 12 September 2026 on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi. The leaders welcomed progress in bilateral relations since August 2025 and emphasized that ties should be viewed from a strategic and long-term perspective. The Prime Minister highlighted the 'three mutuals'—mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest—and stressed that peace and tranquility in border areas are essential for bilateral development. Both sides committed to addressing economic concerns such as structural trade imbalances and supply chain issues, while also agreeing to expand cooperation on regional and global challenges. The Prime Minister also appreciated China's support for India's BRICS chairship.