September 12, 2026
BRICS summit live: Xi Jinping urges bloc to mediate Middle East conflict, calls for restraint
What we know
- Chinese President Xi Jinping called on BRICS nations to take a peacemaking role in the ongoing Middle East conflict during the BRICS summit.
- Xi emphasized the potential of BRICS to contribute to conflict resolution in the Middle East.
- Xi held bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi focusing on mutual cooperation and learning.
- The BRICS summit highlighted a thaw in India-China relations, with both leaders expressing willingness to strengthen ties.
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Xi Jinping Calls on BRICS to Mediate Middle East Conflict
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged BRICS nations to assume a peacemaking role in the ongoing Middle East war, emphasizing the group's potential to contribute to conflict resolution. This appeal was made during the BRICS summit, where Xi also engaged in bilateral talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting opportunities for mutual cooperation and learning between the two countries. The summit marks a notable thaw in India-China relations amid shifting global alliances, with both leaders expressing a willingness to strengthen ties.
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Why it matters
Xi Jinping's call for BRICS to mediate the Middle East conflict signals an effort to expand the group's role in global peacekeeping and conflict resolution.
The BRICS summit highlights a thaw in India-China relations, indicating potential shifts in regional and global alliances.
Bilateral talks between Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi emphasize opportunities for increased cooperation and mutual learning between China and India.