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title: "Modi and Xi Meet at BRICS Summit, Discuss Border and Trade"
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published: "2026-09-12T20:45:46.480Z"
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hype_score: 41
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# Modi and Xi Meet at BRICS Summit, Discuss Border and Trade

*Indian and Chinese leaders agree differences should not become disputes, reaffirming long-term ties.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 42 of 100, higher is better. Central claims attributed to Indian Foreign Ministry and PM Modi; two full reports and 38 digests provide corroboration.
- Craft 61 of 100, higher is better. Most reports are digests; two full reports offer detail, but many lack context or opposing views.
- Hype 41 of 100, lower is better. Headlines promise resolution and new warmth, but reports focus on ongoing discussions and past disputes.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on September 12, 2026, during the BRICS summit in New Delhi.
- The leaders agreed that differences between India and China should not become disputes, according to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs.
- Discussions covered border issues, trade, and broader bilateral cooperation, with Xi Jinping calling for a strategic, long-term perspective on ties.
- This was the first bilateral meeting between Modi and Xi since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 12, 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. The meeting was the first bilateral engagement between the two leaders since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. Both leaders agreed that differences between their countries should not escalate into disputes, as stated by the Indian Ministry of External Affairs. They also discussed border issues, trade, and cooperation between India and China.

During their talks, Xi Jinping stated that India and China should view their bilateral ties from a strategic perspective, focusing on long-term development. The meeting aimed to advance the normalisation process and expand economic engagement between the two nations. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs announced that both leaders reaffirmed the need for a strategic, long-term perspective on bilateral ties.

## Disagreement on meeting duration

The duration of the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi was not consistently reported across all outlets. The Hindu reported that the bilateral meeting began as the summit commenced. TFIPOST noted that the talks began at around 5:45 p.m. and lasted approximately [duration not specified in source].

## Omissions in coverage

None of the right-rated digests mention the specific details of the BRICS New Delhi Declaration, which The Hindu reported was adopted with consensus. The right-rated digests also do not mention Prime Minister Modi's call for BRICS to transition from 'rule-takers to rule-shapers' or his proposal for 10 proposals for global governance reform, as reported by The Hindu.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 16 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 19% (3)
- Centre: 25% (4)
- Right: 56% (9)

29 of 45 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-12T20:45:27.952975+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-12T21:00:29.550Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports led on the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping at the BRICS summit. The Hindu's headline highlighted the BRICS adoption of the New Delhi Declaration and separately mentioned PM Modi holding bilateral talks with Xi Jinping. CNBC's digest stated that Modi and Xi addressed concerns around border disputes and trade imbalances. Indian Express's digest reported that Modi told Xi that border peace is essential for bilateral relations and that both leaders aim to enhance strategic partnerships.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on the statements made by Prime Minister Modi and President Xi regarding their bilateral relationship. The Economic Times's headline framed the story as a progression from "frozen borders to a fragile thaw" since Galwan, though its digest did not detail the meeting itself. Hindustan Times's digest reported Modi telling Xi that "differences should not become disputes" and that peace on the border is key to India-China ties. South China Morning Post's digest noted that Xi told Modi of China and India’s 'responsibilities' as Global South powers and that the Indian statement said they reaffirmed that 'differences should not become disputes'.

### Right

- Right-rated reports highlighted the agreement between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi to resolve the border dispute. vz.ru's digest stated Xi announced the re-establishment of cooperation between China and India. Aftenposten's digest reported that Modi and Xi pledged to resolve the border dispute. Rediff.com's digest mentioned the meeting took place on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit. Tribune India's digest reported that Modi and Xi committed to a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable" resolution of the boundary dispute. India Today's digest stated Modi and Xi agreed differences should not become disputes. Times of India's digest reported Xi Jinping calling for long-term India-China ties and Modi thanking China for BRICS support.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- mixed: 8
- high: 6
- unknown: 29
- veryHigh: 1

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Document](https://document.no/2026/09/12/modi-og-xi-lover-a-lose-grensekonflikt) — Modi and Xi Pledge to Resolve Border Dispute
- [pmo.ee](https://pmo.ee/8544797) — Modi and Xi Reaffirmed Their Desire to Resolve the Border Dispute
- [newscentraltv.com](https://newscentraltv.com/modi-xi-agree-to-resolve-border-conflict) — Modi, Xi Agree to Resolve Border Conflict
- [vz.ru](https://vz.ru/news/2026/9/12/1450831.html) — Xi Jinping Announced the Re-Establishment of Cooperation Between China and India
- [vietnamplus.vn](https://vietnamplus.vn/lanh-dao-an-do-va-trung-quoc-cam-ket-giai-quyet-van-de-bien-gioi-post1135826.vnp) — Indian and Chinese Leaders Pledge to Resolve Border Issue.
- [Prabhat Khabar - Hindi News](https://prabhatkhabar.com/national/pm-modi-xi-jinping-meeting-india-china-relations-three-mantras-brics-summit-2026) — Chinese President Arrives in India After 7 Years: Will PM Modi's 3 Mantras Change India-China Relations?
- [TV9 Kannada](https://tv9kannada.com/national/differences-should-not-become-disputes-pm-modi-and-china-president-xi-jinping-hold-bilateral-talks-1237486.html) — 'Differences Should Not Become Disputes'; PM Modi-Xi Jinping Hold Long Talks to Mend Broken Ties!
- [Aftenposten](https://aftenposten.no/verden/i/m0917O/modi-og-xi-lover-aa-loese-grensekonflikt) — Modi and Xi Pledge to Resolve Border Dispute
- [awazthevoice.in](https://awazthevoice.in/world-news/pm-modi-xi-jinping-commit-to-not-let-differences-turn-disputes-67469.html) — PM Modi, Xi Jinping commit to not let differences turn disputes
- [Reformatorisch Dagblad](https://rd.nl/a/modi-en-xi-willen-grensgeschil-tussen-china-en-india-oplossen) — Modi and Xi Want to Resolve the Border Dispute Between China and India.
- [Mathrubhumi](https://mathrubhumi.com/news/india/brics-india-china-modi-xi-border-peace-jmlxppbv) — 'Differences of Opinion Should Not Become Disputes': From Border Peace to Trade, 7 Key Decisions From Modi-Xi Meeting
- [tv9gujarati.com](https://tv9gujarati.com/national/brics-summit-modi-xi-discuss-india-china-ties-lac-stability-1514439.html) — Breaking News: Peace on LAC, Confidence in trade... What Was Decided in the Meeting Between Modi-Jinping?
- [rediff.com](https://rediff.com/news/report/modi-xi-meet-look-at-the-body-language/20260912.htm) — Modi-Xi Meet: Look At The Body Language
- [CNBC](https://cnbc.com/2026/09/12/india-china-modi-xi-brics-border.html) — Indian Prime Minister Modi says border peace is key to India-China ties
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/eef6d60d7c34b889) — Indian Prime Minister Modi says border peace is key to India-China ties
- [Tribune India](https://tribuneindia.com/news/india/pm-modi-chinese-president-xi-back-fair-reasonable-settlement-of-boundary-dispute) — PM Modi, Chinese President Xi back ‘fair, reasonable’ settlement of boundary dispute - The Tribune
- [Times of India](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/xi-jinping-calls-for-long-term-india-china-ties-pm-modi-thanks-china-for-brics-support/videoshow/134139254.cms) — Xi Jinping calls for long-term India-China ties; PM Modi thanks China for BRICS support
- [Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/india/brics-pm-modi-china-xi-jinping-border-peace-bilateral-ties-10875421) — Border peace essential for bilateral relations, PM Modi tells Xi on BRICS sidelines
- [panchjanya.com](https://panchjanya.com/2026/09/12/490717/world/pm-modi-xi-jinping-meeting-india-china-border-talks) — Prime Minister Modi Meets Chinese President Xi Jinping, Discusses Border and Other Issues
- [TFIPOST](https://tfipost.in/2026/09/modi-xi-jinping-meeting-brics-summit-galwan-india-china-relations) — Modi and Xi Met Face-to-Face for the First Time Since Galwan, Calling Peace on the Border the Foundation of Relations, What Next?
- [Asianet News Network Pvt Ltd](https://asianetnews.com/videos/news/india-and-china-hold-key-border-talks-at-brics-summit-videoshow-5d06hrt) — India Discusses Border Disputes with China at BRICS Summit
- [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/noticias/negocios/modi-y-xi-buscan-restablecer-lazos-indiachina-al-reunirse-al-margen-de-los-brics-b3049108.html) — Modi and Xi Seek to Re-Establish India-China Ties by Meeting Outside the BRICS
- [India News Australia](https://indianews.com.au/pm-modi-president-xi-agree-on-need-to-address-trade-imbalance-supply-chain-issues) — PM Modi, President Xi agree on need to address trade imbalance, supply chain issues
- [chitralekha](https://chitralekha.com/news/pm-modi-and-xi-jinping-hold-50-minute-bilateral-meeting-at-brics-summit-2026-to-boost-bilateral-cooperation) — Important Meeting Between PM Modi and Xi Jinping Lasted for 50 Minutes
- [SSS.fi](https://sss.fi/2026/09/kiinan-ja-intian-johtajat-tapasivat-pyrkivat-vuosikymmenia-hiertaneen-rajakiistan-ratkaisuun) — Chinese and Indian Leaders Meet: Seek to Resolve Decades-Old Border Dispute
- [yle](https://yle.fi/a/74-20245998) — China and India Are Trying to Resolve a Border Dispute that Has Raged for Decades
- [bhaskarlive.in](https://bhaskarlive.in/others/pm-modi-president-xi-agree-on-need-to-address-trade-imbalance-supply-chain-issues-2140315) — PM Modi, President Xi agree on need to address trade imbalance, supply chain issues
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/india/story/modi-xi-india-china-talks-border-peace-fair-boundary-solution-brics-2993266-2026-09-12) — PM Modi, Xi Jinping agree differences should not become disputes: Read full text
- [TV9 Hindi](https://tv9hindi.com/india/pm-modi-xi-jinping-meet-lac-peace-trade-and-india-china-ties-3905416.html) — BRICS Summit: Peace on LAC, Trust in trade... What Issues Were Agreed upon in the Modi-Xi Jinping Meeting?
- [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/india/china-india-can-learn-from-each-other-pm-modi-jinping-hold-bilateral-meeting-3007101) — ‘China, India can learn from each other’: PM Modi, Jinping hold bilateral meeting
- [India TV Hindi Hindi](https://indiatv.in/india/politics/let-us-work-together-after-galwan-clash-xi-jinping-arrived-brics-summit-and-told-pm-modi-2026-09-12-1242856) — 'Let Us Work Together,' Xi Jinping Tells PM Modi After Galwan Clash - India TV Hindi
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/india-news/differences-should-not-become-disputes-pm-modi-tells-xi-peace-on-border-key-to-india-china-ties-during-brics-meet-101789218079725.html) — ‘Differences should not become disputes’: PM Modi tells Xi peace on border key to India-China ties
- [namasthe telangana](https://ntnews.com/national/can-learn-from-each-others-strengths-chinese-president-xi-jinping-at-bilateral-meet-with-pm-modi-2509522) — Jinping With PM Modi | 'We Can Learn From Each Other's strengths'.. Chinese President Jinping with Prime Minister Modi
- [The Hindu](https://thehindu.com/news/top-news-of-the-day-september-12-2026/article71459874.ece) — Top news of the day: September 12, 2026
- [news-pravda.com](https://news-pravda.com/world/2026/09/12/2586126.html) — Indian PM Modi thanks Chinese leader Xi Jinping for 'kind remarks' at BRICS summit during bilateral talks
- [Sangbad Pratidin](https://sangbadpratidin.in/india/pm-modi-and-chinese-president-xi-jinping-meeting-at-delhi/pid/1335857) — From Arunachal to Ladakh! Modi-Jinping Hold Face-to-Face Talks in Delhi Amid Border Conflict
- [Andhravilas](https://andhravilas.net/modi-xi-jinping-meeting-at-bharat-mandapam-key-discussions) — Modi-Jinping Secret Meeting at Bharat Mandapam: Tense Discussions on Border and Trade!
- [ChiniMandi](https://chinimandi.com/china-india-ties-must-be-viewed-from-strategic-perspective-with-long-term-development-in-mind-xi-jinping-during-talks-with-pm-modi) — China-India ties must be viewed from strategic perspective with long-term development in mind: Xi Jinping during talks with PM Modi
- [Orissa POST](https://orissapost.com/pm-modi-hosts-chinese-president-xi-for-bilateral-talks) — PM Modi hosts Chinese President Xi for bilateral talks - OrissaPOST
- [Unknown](https://aajtak.in/india/news/story/prime-minister-modi-china-president-xi-jinping-bilateral-meeting-ntc-acwi-dskc-2641563-2026-09-12) — "India and China Should Learn From Each Other," Xi Jinping Appeals to PM Modi at the BRICS Summit in Delhi, Calling for Shared Development and Cooperation.
- [Hindi Samachar : Latest News in Hindi, Breaking News in Hindi](https://aajsamaaj.com/khas-khabar/pm-modi-held-bilateral-talks-with-xi-jinping-key-discussions-took-place-regarding-border-related-issues-and-trade/537754) — PM Modi's BRICS Diplomacy: PM Modi Held Bilateral Talks with Xi Jinping, Special Discussion Took Place on Border Issues and Trade.
- [The Hans India](https://thehansindia.com/news/cities/new-delhi/pm-modi-chinese-president-xi-jinping-hold-talks-in-new-delhi-1121170) — PM Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping hold talks in New Delhi
- [South China Morning Post](https://scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3367314/xi-tells-modi-there-ample-scope-learn-each-others-strengths) — Xi tells Modi of China and India’s ‘responsibilities’ as Global South powers
- [Social News XYZ](https://socialnews.xyz/2026/09/12/pm-modi-chinese-president-xi-jinping-hold-talks-in-new-delhi) — PM Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping hold talks in New Delhi
- [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/news/india/from-frozen-borders-to-a-fragile-thaw-the-india-china-story-since-galwan/articleshow/134105183.cms) — From frozen borders to a fragile thaw: The India-China story since Galwan

## Questions

**When did Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet?**

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on September 12, 2026, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi. This was their first bilateral meeting since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash.

**What did Modi and Xi agree on during their meeting?**

Both leaders agreed that differences between India and China should not become disputes. They also discussed border issues, trade, and bilateral cooperation, with Xi Jinping calling for a strategic, long-term perspective on their relationship.

**What was the significance of this meeting?**

This meeting was significant as it was the first bilateral engagement between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash. It aimed to advance the normalisation process and expand economic engagement between the two nations.

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