Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached a pivotal consensus that China and India should be partners rather than rivals during their meeting on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Highlighting their third consecutive year of direct talks, the Chinese Foreign Ministry described the discussions as candid and focused on long-term strategic direction. President Xi called on both nations to leverage mutual strengths, settle differences through mutual respect, and pursue win-win development. Prime Minister Modi reaffirmed India’s independent foreign policy, emphasizing that bilateral ties remain immune to third-party influence and that anti-China activities will not be permitted on Indian soil. As leading voices of the Global South, both leaders agreed to prioritize shared economic growth, foster multipolarity, and coordinate closely as China prepares to assume the BRICS presidency next year.
Xi and Modi Reach Key Consensus on China-India Partnership at BRICS Summit
By Kusak ve Yol