Xi skips Brics dinner as summit struggles to agree on Ukraine and Middle East conflicts - Analysts say muted language reflects deep divisions within expanding bloc with India pursuing behind-the-scene

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday during the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

Congress MP Pawan Khera criticised the 18th BRICS Summit, questioning if PM Modi raised the Ladakh and Arunachal issues with Xi Jinping and slamming the New Delhi Declaration for not naming Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, who left for home after attending the BRICS Summit during the day, was also a notable absentee at the high dinner table.

Chinese President Xi ⁠Jinping ⁠unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging ⁠from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the "Greater BRICS" emerging economies, as Beijing seeks to ​weld the grouping into a practical platform for Global South development.

Unseen moments from the BRICS Summit 2026 show Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin sharing a light-hearted “Chai Pe Charcha.” The rare footage captures informal interactions between the three leaders,

Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the BRICS gala dinner hosted by PM Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, reportedly retiring to his hotel to rest.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled a five-point initiative for BRICS nations, focusing on open-source AI, digital infrastructure, and trade facilitation to foster a more integrated market among Global South countries.