Key facts
- Modi and Xi met on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi on September 12, 2026.
- The leaders agreed that differences between India and China should not become disputes.
- They reaffirmed the need for a strategic, long-term perspective on bilateral ties.
- Peace and tranquillity in border areas were stressed as essential for continued bilateral development.
- Both sides committed to a fair, reasonable, and mutually acceptable resolution of the boundary question.
- Trade and supply chain issues, including structural trade imbalances, were discussed.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on September 12, 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The leaders emphasized that their bilateral differences should not escalate into disputes and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining a strategic, long-term perspective on their relationship. This meeting followed their last discussion in Tianjin in August 2025.
According to a statement from India's Ministry of External Affairs, both leaders welcomed the steady progress in India-China bilateral relations. Prime Minister Modi highlighted that mutual respect, mutual sensitivity, and mutual interest should guide their interactions. He also stressed that peace and tranquillity in the border areas are fundamental for the continued development of bilateral relations, underscoring the need to adhere to existing agreements on border issues.