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18th BRICS Summit in Delhi: Xi Jinping to Visit India, Modi-Xi Bilateral, LAC Ties in Focus
The stage is set for the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders representing significant shares of the world population, trade, and economic output. Chinese President Xi Jinping has confirmed his visit to India for the summit, marking his first trip to the country since the 2019 Mamallapuram engagement and the 2020 Galwan clashes. The visit follows previous interactions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi in Kazan, Tianjin, and Bishkek. Key agenda points for a potential bilateral meeting include peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control, border de-escalation, the boundary dispute, the trade deficit, visa processes, and direct flights. Recent diplomatic efforts, including Security Advisor Ajit Doval's talks in China and corps commander-level meetings in the Eastern Sector, indicate ongoing dialogue amid persistent challenges such as the boundary dispute, Arunachal Pradesh claims, and water resource concerns.
