Xi Jinping Arrives in India for BRICS Summit Amid Middle East Tensions
The Chinese president traveled to New Delhi on Saturday to participate in the BRICS diplomatic forum, as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine and their impact on global trade and energy are expected to dominate discussions.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to participate in the BRICS summit alongside other leaders from the group, according to a Chinese state media outlet.
Based on available information, the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are expected to take center stage in the exchanges between the heads of state and government attending this diplomatic forum.
These crises, along with the turmoil they have caused in global trade and energy markets, are among the key topics expected to be discussed at this summit, according to the same source.
The BRICS group, which brings together several major emerging economies, regularly holds diplomatic meetings designed to coordinate the positions of its members on major international issues.
Further details about the summit's proceedings and participants have not been specified at this stage.
Sources
- Sommet des Brics : Xi Jinping est arrivé en Inde, la guerre au Moyen-Orient divise — France 24 — Français
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