PM Modi holds bilateral meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on sidelines of BRICS summitNEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting in New Delhi on Saturday, shortly after the declaration of the Brics Summit 2026 was adopted, with the two leaders set to discuss bilateral cooperation. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the Brics Summit, where leaders of the grouping adopted the summit declaration following discussions on key global and regional issues.

Welcoming Xi, PM Modi thanked China for its support and cooperation during India's Brics chairmanship and said the two sides now had an opportunity to discuss bilateral ties." It gives me great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you.

Thank you very much for your positive remarks at the Brics Summit. I express my gratitude for the support and cooperation received from China during India's Brics chairmanship.

We now have the opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation. Once again, a warm welcome to India."

The meeting assumes significance as India and China have sought to stabilise bilateral relations following tensions along their disputed border in recent years. The two leaders have held several engagements aimed at improving ties and maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border.

PM Modi welcomes XiDuring the bilateral meeting, PM Modi expressed his gratitude for China's cooperation during India's Brics presidency and welcomed Xi to India." I express my gratitude for the support and cooperation received from China during India's Brics chairmanship.

We now have the opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation. Once again, a warm welcome to India."

The meeting followed the conclusion of the Brics summit, which brought together leaders and delegations from member countries, partner nations and outreach invitees in New Delhi. Xi stresses long-term tiesXi told PM Modi that China views India-China relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, according to Xinhua.

He also said China and India can learn from each other's strengths and work towards shared development, signalling Beijing's emphasis on maintaining engagement with New Delhi. “We urge to ensure the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure in accordance with the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations in their entirety and interconnectedness, including respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the States,” the declaration said.