Leaders from Russia and Iran arrived in India for talks ahead of a BRICS summit dominated by conflict and economic challenges, with Chinese President Xi Jinping also set to attend. The two-day annual summit opens on Saturday, with wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, global trade turbulence and oil expected on the agenda. Xi's visit is his first to India since 2019 and marks the biggest step yet in a cautious thaw between the rival neighbours six years after a deadly military clash along their disputed Tibetan border. Beijing's foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said China stands ready to work with India by strengthening communication, enhancing cooperation and properly handling differences.
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