Modi and Xi seek to reset India-China ties on BRICS sidelines
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit to discuss resolving long-standing border disputes. Both leaders expressed a commitment to improving economic and cultural ties despite existing structural challenges.
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A thaw in relations between the world's two most populous nations is critical for regional stability and global economic supply chains.
The two leaders ‘expressed commitment’ to resolving contested border issue, India’s foreign ministry said.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and China's President Xi Jinping in New Delhi, September 12, 2026 [Handout/ Indian Press Information Bureau (PIB) via AFP] By Al Jazeera Staff , AFP and Reuters Published On 12 Sep 2026 12 Sep 2026 | Updated: 13 hours ago Updated: 13 hours ago The leaders of India and China have agreed to work together towards resolving the contested border issue, according to the foreign ministry in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping met on Saturday on the sidelines of the summit of the BRICS group of emerging nations in New Delhi.
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