China's Foreign Minister to skip BRICS meet in Delhi due to "scheduling reasons"
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will not attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi on May 14-15, citing "scheduling reasons." The meeting coincides with U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China. Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, will represent Wang Yi. Despite the absence, China emphasized its commitment to deepening BRICS cooperation and supporting India as the Chair. The meeting will address global and regional issues, group evolution, and reforms of global governance, but previous BRICS gatherings have faced challenges in issuing joint statements due to internal divisions.
Key Points
- China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi will not attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi.
- The absence is due to "scheduling reasons," coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China.
- Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, will represent China at the meeting.
- China reaffirms its commitment to BRICS cooperation and supporting India's chairmanship.
- The meeting will discuss global and regional issues, BRICS evolution, and global governance reforms, but faces challenges in achieving joint statements.
Exam Facts
- BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting dates: May 14-15.
- Chinese Foreign Minister: Wang Yi.
- Chinese Ambassador to India: Xu Feihong.
- U.S. President: Donald Trump.
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