NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled a move toward closer ties after their first formal meeting in five years on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia.
Leaders focus on communication at 1st formal talks in 5 years on BRICS sidelines

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes the hand of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Oct. 23 in Russia in their first formal meeting in five years. (Photo from Modi's X account)
NEW DELHI -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping signaled a move toward closer ties after their first formal meeting in five years on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia.