China’s Xi Jinping heads to New Delhi for 18th BRICS Summit, slated to meet Modi

Beijing – On Saturday, President Xi Jinping departed the Chinese capital for New Delhi, responding to an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit marks the start of the 18th BRICS Summit, a gathering of the five major emerging economies that has become a key platform for trade, investment and strategic dialogue.

India’s foreign ministry confirmed that President Xi will arrive in the Indian capital later today and will hold talks with Modi on the sidelines of the summit. Both leaders are expected to discuss issues ranging from economic cooperation to regional security, topics that resonate deeply with the South‑Asian diaspora eager to track shifts in India‑China relations.

For expatriate communities, the summit signals potential realignments in supply chains, technology partnerships and tourism flows that can affect businesses and families spread across continents. As the BRICS bloc seeks to expand its influence, the outcomes of Xi’s meeting with Modi will be watched closely by investors, students and entrepreneurs who rely on stable Indo‑Chinese ties for opportunities abroad.