Xi Jinping Has Yet to Tell India If He’ll Attend G-20 Summit
- Xi’s absence would mark the first time he’s missed a G-20
- India still preparing for his arrival despite uncertainty
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has yet to confirm to India whether he will attend the Group of 20 summit starting next week in New Delhi, according to Indian officials familiar with the situation.
India is still preparing as if Xi will attend in terms of security protocols and other formalities, but it remains unclear if he will show up, said the officials, who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the issue. Other key leaders such as US President Joe Biden, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have all confirmed their attendance, the officials said.