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oi-Ashish Rana
Indian Prime minister Narendra Modi hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for bilateral talks on Saturday, 12 September on the occasion of BRICS summit in New Delhi. Multiple issues like border peace, trade, people-to-people ties and global issues were discussed in the bilateral talks. It becomes major after years of tension between both countries due to border issue.
Indian PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held bilateral talks in New Delhi on September 12 during the BRICS summit, discussing border peace, resolving boundary disputes, trade, and strengthening people-to-people and global cooperation.
7 Key Takeaways From Modi-Xi Talks
Met President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Delhi BRICS Summit.
We reviewed the full range of India-China relations.
Also conveyed best wishes for China’s BRICS Presidency that commences next year.
在德里金砖峰会期间，会见了习近平主席。
双方全面回顾了印中关系。… pic.twitter.com/tzqTIMNHGG
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 12, 2026
1. Border Peace Remains Essential
PM Modi mentioned that peace and tranquillity in the border area is very important to continue developments of China-India relations. He also suggested both the sides to follow existing agreements and understandings on the border issues.
2. Commitment To Resolve Boundary Question
Both the leaders made sure their commitment to find a fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable solution to the border issue, keeping long term interest of both the countries.
3. ‘Differences Should Not Become Disputes’
PM Modi and President Xi also welcomed the progress in bilateral ties since their last meeting in Tianjin in August 2025. They both agreed that both countries should make a strategic and long-term approach to ensure that “differences should not become disputes.”
4. PM Modi Highlights Three Mutuals
PM Modi said India-China relations should be focused on three principles, mutual respect, mutual sensitivity and mutual interest.
5. Push For People-To-People Ties
The leaders also stated progress in people-to-people relations and said the need to expand cultural exchanges, business linkages and mobility between the two countries.
6. Trade Imbalance And Market Access
They even discussed Economic ties including concerns over the structural trade imbalance and supply chain issues. Both the countries shared the importance of meaningful and predictable market access.
7. Common Ground On Global Issues
PM Modi and President Xi also agreed to expand common ground on regional and global issues and cooperate in addressing the shared challenges. PM Modi also appreciated China’s support for India’s BRICS chairship and its helpful contribution to 2026 summit.
Chinese president Xi Jinping made India visit after seven years that makes this meeting important step in efforts to stabilise bilateral ties.
