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India’s Doval Meets China’s Wang Yi, Boosting Prospects of Xi’s BRICS Attendance
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🗓 28 Aug 2026, 03:04 PM
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National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi have revived expectations that President Xi Jinping will join the upcoming BRICS summit.
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in a high‑level diplomatic dialogue aimed at easing bilateral tensions and coordinating positions on multilateral platforms. Both officials exchanged views on regional security concerns and underscored the need for constructive engagement between New Delhi and Beijing.
The discussion concluded with a shared optimism that President Xi Jinping will attend the forthcoming BRICS summit, a gathering that India is set to host later this year. Both sides indicated that Xi’s presence would signal a positive step toward deeper economic and political cooperation within the bloc.
Analysts note that Xi’s participation could lend momentum to ongoing efforts to stabilize India‑China relations and reinforce the relevance of BRICS as a platform for emerging economies to coordinate on global issues.
The discussion concluded with a shared optimism that President Xi Jinping will attend the forthcoming BRICS summit, a gathering that India is set to host later this year. Both sides indicated that Xi’s presence would signal a positive step toward deeper economic and political cooperation within the bloc.
Analysts note that Xi’s participation could lend momentum to ongoing efforts to stabilize India‑China relations and reinforce the relevance of BRICS as a platform for emerging economies to coordinate on global issues.