Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India next week, June 22-23 NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Brics summit that India will host in Sept, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India next week, June 22-23, for a meeting of national security advisers of the grouping. Wang had last month skipped the Brics foreign ministers’ meeting because the dates clashed with US President Trump’s visit to Beijing for the US-China summit.India holds Brics rotational presidency this year, and will hand it over to China for 2027. Reflecting a slow but steady turnaround in ties, both countries have pledged support for each other’s presidency.While an official confirmation is still awaited from Beijing, India expects President Xi Jinping to attend the summit in Sept. PM Narendra Modi had travelled to China last year for the SCO summit.Wang will attend the meeting upon invitation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a media briefing in Beijing. He will exchange views with other Brics member states on the current international security situation and major international and regional issues, Lin said.The meeting will also discuss joint responses to traditional and non-traditional security challenges and make preparations for the Brics summit to be held in Sept, Lin added.”Amid a transforming and volatile world with many security challenges on the rise, Brics countries standing at the forefront of the Global South are committed to safeguarding world peace, promoting common development, practising multilateralism and enabling more equitable global governance,” Lin said.Wang is expected to hold bilateral meetings with NSA Ajit Doval and foreign minister S Jaishankar. Official sources said that he may also call on Modi during his two-day visit. China looks forward to enhancing communication and coordination with Brics members to enrich political and security cooperation, said Lin.Get the latest India news and live updates. Download the TOI App.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosExplained: India’s Telegram Ban Ahead of NEET Re-Exam; Necessary Step or Pointless Move?Football Legend’s Kolkata Tour Mismanagement Still Under Scanner; Accountability Questions GrowHow Jewar Airport Changed The Region: MLA Dhirendra Singh On Jobs, Investment And GrowthPunjab CM Bhagwant Mann Claims Forensic Reports Vindicate Him In ‘Sacrilege’ Video RowUBT Crisis Deepens as Raut Claims Rebel MPs Got More Cash and Moved to Safe LocationBJP Leader Burnt Alive, 2 Others Killed Over Sand Mining Clash In ChhattisgarhCalcutta High Court Refuses Interim Relief to TMC, Ritabrata Banerjee Stays Leader of OppositionSix Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Stay Away From Delhi Meet, Uddhav Camp on Edge As Defection Buzz IntensifiesVaiko-Vijay Meetings Trigger Buzz Over MDMK’s Future In Tamil Nadu’s Changing PoliticsModi-Starmer Confirm July 15 Launch Of Trade Pact Projected To Boost Bilateral Commerce123Photostories9 high-protein air fryer snacks for office tiffinThere are only 4 American states that start with the letter ‘A’; here’s why they’re famous among travellers5 famous Vande Bharat train routes in North India: Travel time, destinations and fareFrom Langra to Bombay (which has no Mumbai connection): Famous mangoes of India and why they are called soSkip the crowds and explore this offbeat mountain escape with rainbow viewsJapanese proverb of the day: “Life without endeavour is like entering a jewel mine and coming out…”5 relationship myths that can easily destroy a marriageCould these small changes be Alzheimer’s? Doctors share the signs families often missCan’t sleep? American neurosurgeon shares 5 simple tips that actually workMorning puffy face: Expert says it might be a sign of inflammation – how to fix it123Hot PicksAaron Rodger ExCA TopperLionel MessiVaibhav SooryavanshiKannur University FYUGP TrialNFL Trade RumorsThomas TuchelWBJEE admit cardMP board second resultTop TrendingCristiano RonaldoIshan KishanShubham GillFIFA World Cup 2026What is Legacy BadgeDownload Optifine for Minecraft 26.2Aman SangerCBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026Eknath ShindeDevajit Saikia
NEW DELHI: Ahead of the Brics summit that India will host in Sept, Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi will visit India next week, June 22-23, for a meeting of national security advisers of the grouping. Wang had last month skipped the Brics foreign ministers’ meeting because the dates clashed with US President Trump’s visit to Beijing for the US-China summit.India holds Brics rotational presidency this year, and will hand it over to China for 2027. Reflecting a slow but steady turnaround in ties, both countries have pledged support for each other’s presidency.While an official confirmation is still awaited from Beijing, India expects President Xi Jinping to attend the summit in Sept. PM Narendra Modi had travelled to China last year for the SCO summit.Wang will attend the meeting upon invitation, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said at a media briefing in Beijing. He will exchange views with other Brics member states on the current international security situation and major international and regional issues, Lin said.The meeting will also discuss joint responses to traditional and non-traditional security challenges and make preparations for the Brics summit to be held in Sept, Lin added.“Amid a transforming and volatile world with many security challenges on the rise, Brics countries standing at the forefront of the Global South are committed to safeguarding world peace, promoting common development, practising multilateralism and enabling more equitable global governance,” Lin said.Wang is expected to hold bilateral meetings with NSA Ajit Doval and foreign minister S Jaishankar. Official sources said that he may also call on Modi during his two-day visit. China looks forward to enhancing communication and coordination with Brics members to enrich political and security cooperation, said Lin.
