Xi Jinping Skips BRICS Dinner, Holds Key Meeting With Modi

Chinese President Xi Jinping did not attend the dinner hosted as part of the BRICS Summit. He reportedly stayed away from the event due to fatigue caused by the long journey and the change in time zones. The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi also skipped the dinner. Russian President Vladimir Putin, along with several Union ministers and chief ministers, attended the gathering.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the summit. The two leaders stressed that differences between India and China should not turn into disputes, according to the information available. They also underlined the importance of mutual understanding and cooperation to maintain stable bilateral relations.