Xi Jinping Skips PM Modi’s BRICS Gala Dinner; Menu Triggers Questions
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Xi Jinping Skips PM Modi’s BRICS Gala Dinner; Menu Sparks Questions
Chinese President Xi Jinping reportedly skipped the gala dinner hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for BRICS leaders, representatives of participating countries and international organisations during the BRICS Summit in New Delhi.
The absence of the Chinese president from the high-profile dinner has attracted attention, particularly amid renewed diplomatic engagement between India and China. Social-media discussions have also raised questions about the dinner menu, including speculation over vegetarian food. However, there is no confirmed evidence that the menu was the reason for Xi’s absence.
The reported development comes as Modi and Xi have been engaging at the BRICS Summit, with India-China relations remaining a closely watched issue.
