China and Russia Expected to Participate in BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12–13
India is preparing for high-level diplomatic visits by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, with both leaders expected to attend the BRICS Summit scheduled to take place in New Delhi on September 12 and 13, 2026.
According to official sources, consultations regarding the visits are continuing as India steps up diplomatic engagement and security preparations for one of the year's most significant multilateral gatherings.
The summit is expected to bring together leaders of BRICS member countries to discuss global economic cooperation, trade, development financing, geopolitical issues and multilateral coordination.
India and China Hold High-Level Diplomatic Talks
Ahead of the summit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visited Beijing on July 27 and 28, 2026, where he held a series of discussions with senior Chinese officials.
According to the report, both sides discussed strengthening high-level interactions, reflecting continued diplomatic engagement between India and China despite differences on several bilateral issues.
The meetings form part of ongoing consultations before the proposed visit by President Xi Jinping.
Security Preparations Underway
The report states that Chinese officials have recently visited India to oversee arrangements and security preparations associated with the anticipated high-level visit.
Preparations for visits by heads of state generally involve coordination between diplomatic missions, security agencies and host government authorities to ensure protocol, logistics and security requirements are met.
The consultations remain ongoing, and official schedules are expected to be finalised closer to the summit.
BRICS Summit to Bring Together Major Emerging Economies
The BRICS Summit is expected to provide a platform for discussions on:
- Global economic growth
- International trade
- Investment cooperation
- Financial institutions
- Development financing
- Geopolitical developments
- Multilateral cooperation
- Global South priorities
As host nation, India will play a central role in coordinating the agenda and facilitating discussions among participating member countries.
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Expected to Attend
According to the report, both President Xi Jinping and President Vladimir Putin are expected to participate in the summit in New Delhi.
If confirmed, the meeting would mark another opportunity for leaders of the three countries to engage on regional and international issues through the BRICS framework.
At the time of publication, consultations regarding the visits were still continuing.
Summit Expected to Draw Global Attention
The presence of multiple world leaders is expected to make the Delhi summit one of India's most significant diplomatic events of 2026.
Beyond bilateral meetings, the summit is likely to include discussions on:
- International economic cooperation
- Supply chains
- Energy security
- Digital economy
- Infrastructure
- Sustainable development
- Global financial governance
Specific outcomes will depend on negotiations and joint declarations adopted during the summit.
India Continues Diplomatic Engagement
The report highlights continued diplomatic engagement between India and China through official-level discussions ahead of the summit.
High-level visits are often preceded by detailed consultations covering protocol, agenda-setting, logistics and bilateral issues to facilitate productive meetings between national leaders.
No further official announcements regarding the final visit programmes were included in the report.