Key quotes from President Xi's remarks in meeting with Indian PM Modi

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Sep 16, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi conducted a candid and in-depth exchange of views on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi last week, and reached important consensus that China and India should be partners.

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