BRICS summit: Xi tells Modi ‘healthy, stable’ China-India ties necessary

By HT Correspondent

Updated On Sept 05, 2017 11:37 am IST

The 9th BRICS summit involving nations India, China, Russia, South Africa and Brazil is hosted by China's Xiamen this year on September 3rd and 4th. Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping(L) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greet each other for a banquet dinner at the 2017 BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China. The BRICS (Brazil, Russia,India,China and South Africa) emerged out of a global order dominated and managed by the United States post disintegration of the Soviet Union. BRICS came about as a vehicle to respond to this and together they hoped, they would be able to loosen the vice-like grip the Atlantic system had on existing governance institutions. (AP)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping(L) and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greet each other for a banquet dinner at the 2017 BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China. The BRICS (Brazil, Russia,India,China and South Africa) emerged out of a global order dominated and managed by the United States post disintegration of the Soviet Union. BRICS came about as a vehicle to respond to this and together they hoped, they would be able to loosen the vice-like grip the Atlantic system had on existing governance institutions. (AP)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the annual summit of BRICS leaders saying, ‘As the world undergoes profound changes, BRICS cooperation has become more important.’ He added, ‘ China will provide 500 million yuan ($76.4 million) for a BRICS economic and technology cooperation plan.’ (Mark Schiefelbein / REUTERS)

Updated on Sept 05, 2017 11:37 am IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the annual summit of BRICS leaders saying, ‘As the world undergoes profound changes, BRICS cooperation has become more important.’ He added, ‘ China will provide 500 million yuan ($76.4 million) for a BRICS economic and technology cooperation plan.’ (Mark Schiefelbein / REUTERS)

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As of 2015, the BRICS countries represent a population of over 3.6 billion with a combined GDP of US$16.6 trillion. There were two unstated principles that shaped the ethics of the BRICS formation. First, each nation placed a premium on sovereignty and its importance in the conduct of world affairs and second, each state sought greater pluralism and equity in decision making processes in a multipolar world. (Fred Dufour / AFP)

Updated on Sept 05, 2017 11:37 am IST

As of 2015, the BRICS countries represent a population of over 3.6 billion with a combined GDP of US$16.6 trillion. There were two unstated principles that shaped the ethics of the BRICS formation. First, each nation placed a premium on sovereignty and its importance in the conduct of world affairs and second, each state sought greater pluralism and equity in decision making processes in a multipolar world. (Fred Dufour / AFP)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) shake hand before the session of Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries in sidelines of 2017 BRICS Summit in Xiamen. (REUTERS)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) shake hand before the session of Dialogue of Emerging Market and Developing Countries in sidelines of 2017 BRICS Summit in Xiamen. (REUTERS)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed to PM Modi saying, ‘China is prepared to work with India to seek guidance from the five principles of Panchsheel.’ Panchsheel treaty was a Jawaharlal Nehru-proposed agreement between India and China. It was signed on April 29, 1954. (Wu Hong / AP)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed to PM Modi saying, ‘China is prepared to work with India to seek guidance from the five principles of Panchsheel.’ Panchsheel treaty was a Jawaharlal Nehru-proposed agreement between India and China. It was signed on April 29, 1954. (Wu Hong / AP)

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States leaders (L-R) South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Michel Temer, Russian President Vladimir Putin , Chinese President Xi Jinping, Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, Guinea's President Alpha Conde, Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha at the 2017 BRICS summit (AP)

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States leaders (L-R) South Africa's President Jacob Zuma, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Brazilian President Michel Temer, Russian President Vladimir Putin , Chinese President Xi Jinping, Egypt's President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi, Guinea's President Alpha Conde, Mexico's President Enrique Pena Nieto, Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon, Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha at the 2017 BRICS summit (AP)

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Four documents were signed at the BRICS leaders’ meeting in the Chinese city of Xiamen. One - BRICS action agenda on economic and trade cooperation, two- BRICS action plan for innovation cooperation (2017-2020), three- Strategic framework of BRICS customs cooperation and the last document included a Memorandum of understanding between the BRICS Business Council and the New Development Bank on strategic cooperation. (AP)

Updated on Sept 05, 2017 11:37 am IST

Four documents were signed at the BRICS leaders’ meeting in the Chinese city of Xiamen. One - BRICS action agenda on economic and trade cooperation, two- BRICS action plan for innovation cooperation (2017-2020), three- Strategic framework of BRICS customs cooperation and the last document included a Memorandum of understanding between the BRICS Business Council and the New Development Bank on strategic cooperation. (AP)

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BRICS also strongly deplored the latest nuclear test conducted by North Korea and expressed deep concern over the ongoing tension and prolonged nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula. (PTI)

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BRICS also strongly deplored the latest nuclear test conducted by North Korea and expressed deep concern over the ongoing tension and prolonged nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula. (PTI)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive at the plenary session during the BRICS Summit at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Xiamen, China. On Monday, Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin followed by a meeting with President Michael Temer of Brazil. (Fred Dufour / AFP)

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Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrive at the plenary session during the BRICS Summit at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Centre in Xiamen, China. On Monday, Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin followed by a meeting with President Michael Temer of Brazil. (Fred Dufour / AFP)

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PM Narendra Modi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday at the end of the BRICS summit for the first time since the resolution of the two-month standoff in Doklam along Sikkim border. Modi’s busy schedule includes a meeting with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt on Tuesday morning; Egypt is one of the five countries — Mexico, Guinea, Thailand and Tajikistan, invited to take part in a meeting on the sidelines of BRICS. (AFP)

Updated on Sept 05, 2017 11:37 am IST

PM Narendra Modi will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday at the end of the BRICS summit for the first time since the resolution of the two-month standoff in Doklam along Sikkim border. Modi’s busy schedule includes a meeting with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt on Tuesday morning; Egypt is one of the five countries — Mexico, Guinea, Thailand and Tajikistan, invited to take part in a meeting on the sidelines of BRICS. (AFP)

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma shake hands before the group photo during the BRICS Summit in China. South Africa will present itself as the leading voice of the African world and is expected to raise issues of peace and development for the continent at the summit. (Kenzaburo Fukuhara / AFP)

Updated on Sept 05, 2017 11:37 am IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) and South Africa's President Jacob Zuma shake hands before the group photo during the BRICS Summit in China. South Africa will present itself as the leading voice of the African world and is expected to raise issues of peace and development for the continent at the summit. (Kenzaburo Fukuhara / AFP)

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A Kremlin spokesperson on Sunday said that Russia is ready to take part in talks to try to solve the North Korean issue but has yet to see any positive impact from sanctions against Pyongyang. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the bomb test with Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier on Sunday. Both leaders expressed their deep concerns about security on the Korean Peninsula. (Kenzaburo FukAFP)

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A Kremlin spokesperson on Sunday said that Russia is ready to take part in talks to try to solve the North Korean issue but has yet to see any positive impact from sanctions against Pyongyang. Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the bomb test with Chinese President Xi Jinping earlier on Sunday. Both leaders expressed their deep concerns about security on the Korean Peninsula. (Kenzaburo FukAFP)

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Brazil's President Michel Temer delivers his speech during the BRICS Business Forum at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center in Xiamen in southeastern China's Fujian Province on Sunday. The Brics member countries on Monday identified Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed among groups causing violence and security concerns, bracketing them with the Islamic State. (Li Xin / AP)

Updated on Sept 05, 2017 11:37 am IST

Brazil's President Michel Temer delivers his speech during the BRICS Business Forum at the Xiamen International Conference and Exhibition Center in Xiamen in southeastern China's Fujian Province on Sunday. The Brics member countries on Monday identified Pakistan-based terror outfits Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed among groups causing violence and security concerns, bracketing them with the Islamic State. (Li Xin / AP)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a plenary session of BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China. (REUTERS)

Updated on Sept 05, 2017 11:37 am IST

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a plenary session of BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China. (REUTERS)

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