China has confirmed that President Xi Jinping will travel to India to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.

The Chinese government announced on September 12 that Xi Jinping will leave China to participate in the summit being held in India.

The visit is expected to bring together leaders of BRICS countries for discussions on international and regional issues, cooperation and other matters of shared interest.

Xi’s participation also marks an important diplomatic engagement between China and India as leaders from member countries meet to discuss wider international cooperation.

The summit provides an opportunity for participating countries to exchange views on major global developments and strengthen cooperation in different areas.

The Chinese announcement comes as attention remains focused on the BRICS meeting and the discussions among participating countries on issues affecting the international community.