With reference to the security and logistics of Xi Jinping's visit to Delhi, consider the following statements: 1. The visit involved a modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft equipped with secure communications systems. 2. A total of 15,000 police personnel were deployed for the security of the visit. 3. A total of 500 paramilitary companies were deployed for the security of the visit. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Xi Jinping's Secure Visit: 15,000 Police Deployed for BRICS Summit Talks

GS2Polity · Governance · IR· India's bilateral relations· Prelims· 12 September 2026

Bilateral trade and investment diplomacy: a key GS2 International Relations topic.

Why in news

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Delhi for a one-day visit to attend the BRICS Summit and hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on trade and investment.

Background

Security for the visit included 15,000 police personnel, 200 paramilitary companies, and no-fly zones.

Facts for Prelims

Fact15,000 police personnel and 200 paramilitary companies were deployed for the security of the visit.
PlaceXi Jinping stayed at the Taj Palace hotel in Delhi.
S&TThe visit involved a modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft equipped with secure communications systems.

Prelims practice question

With reference to the security and logistics of Xi Jinping's visit to Delhi, consider the following statements:

The visit involved a modified Boeing 747-8 aircraft equipped with secure communications systems.
A total of 15,000 police personnel were deployed for the security of the visit.
A total of 500 paramilitary companies were deployed for the security of the visit.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)3 only
(b)1 and 2 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 1 and 2 only — Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is incorrect: The note states 200 paramilitary companies were deployed.

For Mains

Q. Analyze the significance of bilateral trade and investment dialogues between India and China in the context of the evolving BRICS framework.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Trade-Security Nexus: Balancing economic integration with heightened security protocols during high-level diplomatic visits
Multilateral Dynamics: Leveraging BRICS as a platform to address trade barriers and investment hurdles between major economies

Keywords: bilateral diplomacy · trade and investment · security protocols · multilateral cooperation · strategic engagement

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