Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the BRICS alliance as the most influential platform for collaboration among emerging markets and developing countries during the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Speaking at the opening session, Xi highlighted the group's 20-year journey and its growing influence, emphasizing the need for a new era of cooperation. His remarks came as India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Xi met on the sidelines of the summit, marking another attempt to mend ties strained by a border clash six years ago. The BRICS group, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, continues to expand its role in global economic and political discourse. The summit focused on strengthening partnerships and addressing shared challenges, with Xi stressing the importance of solidarity among nations in the Global South.