New Delhi: The national capital, Delhi, is set to host foreign dignitaries once again. The BRICS summit is scheduled for September 12 and 13, with various prominent figures participating. A crucial meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to take place during this summit.
According to sources, the two powerful world leaders may meet on September 12, an event that will draw significant attention. Xi Jinping is set to visit India after a gap of seven years. He previously visited in 2019, when the meeting between the two nations was highly positive.
Expected Arrival Time for Xi Jinping
According to a report, Chinese President Xi Jinping could arrive in Delhi at 12:30 PM on September 12. However, a report by China’s Global Times notes that when Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun was asked about Xi Jinping’s visit to India, no update was provided.
India holds the presidency for this year’s BRICS summit. This is the 18th BRICS summit and will be held at Bharat Mandapam in Delhi. According to official information, the summit will take place over two days—September 12 and 13. Xi Jinping’s proposed visit is considered highly significant for bilateral relations. He is visiting India after nearly seven years; political ties between India and China had become strained following the 2020 border dispute.
Potential Topics of Discussion
Xi Jinping’s visit is considered very important. The border dispute and maintaining peace along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) are likely to be the most critical issues in the meeting between PM Modi and Xi Jinping. Additionally, topics related to trade, investment, direct flights, and economic cooperation between the two nations are expected to be part of the discussions.
Furthermore, India and China have engaged in talks at various levels in recent times. A series of discussions has been ongoing between the special representatives and officials dealing with border affairs from both countries. This process is also seen as aiming to reduce border tensions and stabilize relations between the two nations.
Could there be an agreement on rare minerals?
Global attention is now focused on the Chinese President’s visit to India. The issue of rare mineral supplies could hold particular significance during this visit. China plays a crucial role in the global supply chain for rare earth minerals. These minerals are used in electric vehicles, electronics, defense equipment, wind energy, and various modern technologies.
Meanwhile, India relies heavily on China for the rare mineral products and magnets it requires. Given this context, there is keen interest in the possibility of an agreement between the two countries regarding their supply.
