International relationsModi and Xi agree to look beyond 'differences' at New Delhi talks
Leaders also discuss trade and supply chains on sidelines of BRICS summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, on Sept. 12. (India's Ministry of External Affairs/Handout via Reuters) © Reuters
KIRAN SHARMA and CK TAN
September 13, 2026 00:28 JST
NEW DELHI/TOKYO -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, where the leaders emphasized that "differences should not become disputes" and the need to address concerns relating to trade and supply chain issues.