Johannesburg, 24 Aug: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese President Xi Jinping during the BRICS Summit in South Africa. However, no official discussion followed after the meeting. In the beginning of the BRICS Summit discussion between the two was expected.
The atmosphere was not conducive for the bilateral talks, even as a video of both the leaders having an informal exchange of words, for a few minutes. The video also shows that Modi did not even turn around to see Jinping after meeting him. Both occupied their respective seats.
Modi appeared relaxed during the group photo session. Jinping, however, appeared a bit peaceful but uncomfortable.
