Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday during the BRICS summit in New Delhi.

The image of the three leaders sharing a hearty exchange became one of the defining moments of the BRICS summit, also bringing the IFS officer into limelight.

Congress MP Pawan Khera criticised the 18th BRICS Summit, questioning if PM Modi raised the Ladakh and Arunachal issues with Xi Jinping and slamming the New Delhi Declaration for not naming Pakistan over the Pahalgam terror attack.

Xi Jinping emphasised that every country, irrespective of its size, strength or wealth, should be treated equally in the global community.

Chinese President Xi ⁠Jinping ⁠unveiled on Sunday initiatives in areas ranging ⁠from AI to trade to deepen cooperation among the "Greater BRICS" emerging economies, as Beijing seeks to ​weld the grouping into a practical platform for Global South development.

Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed, who left for home after attending the BRICS Summit during the day, was also a notable absentee at the high dinner table.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi used their first meeting on Indian soil in seven years to signal a thaw in ties and a willingness to manage shared challenges, including US President Donald Trump.

Chinese President Xi Jinping skipped the BRICS gala dinner hosted by PM Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, reportedly retiring to his hotel to rest.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has unveiled a five-point initiative for BRICS nations, focusing on open-source AI, digital infrastructure, and trade facilitation to foster a more integrated market among Global South countries.