Modi meets Xi on margins of BRICS summit in New Delhi

International relations Modi meets Xi on margins of BRICS summit in New Delhi

Indian analyst says it's up to Beijing to reduce the giant neighbors' 'trust deficit'

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Bharat Mandapam, the venue of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, on Sept. 12. (India's Ministry of External Affairs/Handout via Reuters) © Reuters

NEW DELHI/TOKYO -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, where the leaders emphasized that "differences should not become disputes" and the need to address concerns relating to trade and supply chain issues.