PM Modi welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Bharat Mandapam on Saturday, against the backdrop of the iconic Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram.
Published: September 12, 2026, 4:44 PM IST
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BRICS summit: Rameswaram’s Ramanathaswamy temple takes centre stage as PM Modi welcomes world leaders | Image: ANI
BRICS Summit: The Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) summit in New Delhi is currently underway, with leaders and business delegations of member countries participating in the grand eventPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Bharat Mandapam, the official venue for the 18th summitBoth the leaders shook hands and posed in front of Rameswaram’s iconic Ramanathaswamy TempleAfter shaking hands, PM Modi explained the significance of the iconic temple to Xi.
#WATCH | Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to Bharat Mandapam – the venue for BRICS Summit 2026.
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— ANI (@ANI) September 12, 2026