The Economic Times

China backs India to hold 'successful' BRICS summit but remains evasive about Xi's attendance

China supports India's BRICS summit and wishes for its success. Chinese officials remain evasive regarding President Xi Jinping's attendance at the event. India is currently chairing the BRICS grouping and will host the summit. Discussions were held between Indian Foreign Secretary and Chinese officials on bilateral relations. Both sides exchanged views on deepening trust and managing differences between nations.