India-China Relations: Border Peace, Trade Push And Strategic Reset In Focus

BRICS Summit: Bilaterals With UAE, Ethiopia, Malaysia And Focus On China MeetAt Hyderabad House in New Delhi, bilateral discussions were held between India and visiting leaders ahead of the BRICS summit. Engagements with delegations from the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia, and Malaysia focused on expanding trade, energy cooperation, defence procurement, and personnel training. Ethiopia welcomed investments from Indian mining companies, while discussions with Malaysia highlighted cooperation in the semiconductor sector. These bilateral meetings form part of the broader diplomatic outreach to strengthen partnerships across the Global South. Additionally, the upcoming bilateral engagement with the Chinese leadership is anticipated to focus on trade and areas of convergence following border tensions and diplomatic discussions between national security representatives. The summit brings global leaders together in New Delhi, highlighting economic resilience, trade routes, and strategic cooperation across multiple multilateral forums.