Xi Jinping Arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Summit Amid Middle East Tensions
The Chinese president participates in a BRICS diplomatic forum marked by conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as their repercussions on global trade and energy.
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi on Saturday to participate in the BRICS diplomatic forum, according to Chinese state media reports.
According to these reports, the Chinese leader is expected to meet with other heads of state and government participating in the summit.
Ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine are expected to take center stage in the discussions, as will the turbulence these crises have caused in global trade and energy markets, according to the information reported.
The BRICS forum typically brings together several emerging powers around common economic and geopolitical issues. No additional details about the precise agenda of the meetings have been communicated at this time.
Sources
- Xi Jinping en Inde pour un sommet des Brics en plein conflit au Moyen-Orient — France 24 — Français
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