Brics Declaration: India's Readout Skips Mention of Xi's 'Partners, Not Rivals' Statement The recent meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the margins of the Brics summit has highlighted the complexities of their relationship.
While both leaders acknowledged "steady progress" in bilateral ties, the Indian readout from the meeting omitted mention of Xi's notable phrase: "partners, not rivals.
" This omission raises significant questions about India's stance and its implications for the region.