Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives in New Delhi for 18th BRICS Summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in New Delhi, India, on Saturday, September 12, 2026, to participate in the high-level 18th BRICS summit. This diplomatic engagement marks a significant milestone in international relations, as it is President Xi Jinping's very first visit to India in seven consecutive years.

For this crucial international trip, the Chinese leader is utilizing a specially modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft operated by Air China for his official state travel. The aircraft touched down in the Indian capital to a strictly controlled security environment managed by local and federal authorities.

During the course of his 24-hour visit to the country, President Xi Jinping is scheduled to engage in a formal bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The high-profile discussion between the two leaders is officially planned to take place on Saturday evening.

In order to ensure maximum security for the visiting dignitary, extensive measures have been implemented across the Indian capital. The airspace surrounding the specific hotel where President Xi Jinping is currently staying during his visit has been officially and completely declared a strict 'no-fly zone'.

The massive security apparatus deployment for the event involves more than 15,000 police personnel and at least 200 special companies drawn from various paramilitary forces. Additionally, law enforcement authorities are utilizing over 700 closed-circuit television cameras, approximately 500 additional security cameras, and five temporary control rooms to monitor the situation continuously throughout the visit.