What happened: India prepares for Xi and Putin ahead of BRICS in Delhi
India is preparing for planned high-level visits by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin for the BRICS summit in Delhi on September 12–13. Consultations between relevant sides are described as ongoing.
India’s preparation includes additional security and arrangement preparations for the summit. Chinese officials are also described as visiting to oversee arrangements.
Background and earlier position: Foreign Secretary-level coordination and leaders’ guidance
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held talks in Beijing with counterparts from China and Russia. The reported focus includes strengthening high-level interactions and implementing understandings reached by leaders.
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