PM Modi-Xi Jinping to officially meet on 11th-12th October in Mamallapuram, Chennai for an informal summit. India-China advancing cooperation in various fields. China appraises ties with India. WION's sources told what's on agenda of PM Modi-Xi Jinping meet.

Know what's on agenda of PM Modi-Xi Jinping meet on day after tomorrow

PM Modi-Xi Jinping to officially meet on 11th-12th October in Mamallapuram, Chennai for an informal summit. India-China advancing cooperation in various fields. China appraises ties with India.

PM Modi-Xi Jinping to officially meet on 11th-12th October in Mamallapuram, Chennai

PM Modi-Xi Jinping to officially meet on 11th-12th October in Mamallapuram, Chennai for an informal summit. India-China advancing cooperation in various fields. China appraises ties with India. Let's know why Mamallapuram is chosen for 2nd Indo-China informal summit.

Why was Mamallapuram chosen for 2nd Indo-China informal summit?

As India gets ready to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for the second<a href="http://cms.wionews.com/world/india-pak-should-resolve-kashmir-issue-bilaterally-says-china-ahead-of-xi-modi-summit-in-chennai-254619"> India-China informal summit</a>, it was history and PM Modi's desire to showcase other parts of India that clinched Mahabalipuram as the venue of the meet between two most important leaders of Asia.

While the Indian authorities looked at many locations, Mahabalipuram's world heritage tag "with a strong connection with China" and PM's view "that we need to show other parts of India and particularly southern India" became the deciding factor a source told WION.

Chinese President Xi is an enthusiast of history and culture and it was "evident to PM during the first informal summit in Wuhan" so India was "looking for the venue with a world heritage site" the source explained.

Mahabalipuram is a world heritage site and was listed in 1984. Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang had visited Kanchipuram during Pallava dynasty and spoken about his visit elaborately. Mahabalipuram has been a major port city during the Pallava kingdom in the 7th century.

Bodhidharma who had spread Zen Buddhism to China had set sail from the coast of Tamil Nadu and landed in present-day Guangdong (Canton) Province. A small temple has been constructed at a place where he landed and former President Pranab Mukherjee paid a visit there in 2016.&nbsp;

And then there is the sea connect. There has been a major trading connection between Pallava and Chola kingdoms of South India with the southeastern coast of China particularly the province of Fujian and city of Quanzhou. A large amount of physical evidence has been found like coins and pottery from China's Song dynasty in and discovery of Indian temple architecture that part of china. China's song dynasty had maintained diplomatic ties with the Chola kingdom. It is interesting to know, President Xi has been the governor of Fujian, which "clinched the venue."

A source said, "We were given clear guidance that we are to look for a venue outside the national capital. PM has been favouring practise of taking foreign dignitaries outside the national capital and showcase other parts of India. Outside objective to do outside Delhi."

Visiting global leaders like President Xi has been previously taken to Ahmadabad, French President Emmanuel Macron has been to Varanasi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been to Bengaluru, Japanese PM Shinzo abe has been to both Ahmedabad and Varanasi.&nbsp; 
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Overall the idea was to showcase "tourism potential of Tamil Nadu" also played in the background when the venue was being decided.

The town, which according to one estimate is one of the most visited towns of south India has "group of Hindu monuments" which are UNESCO world heritage sites as its key focus points.&nbsp;

The monument consists of 7th and 8th century-old open-air rock sculptures such as "descent of the Ganges" and famous Shore temple.

As India gets ready to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for the second India-China informal summit, it was history and PM Modi's desire to showcase other parts of India that clinched Mahabalipuram as the venue of the meet between two most important leaders of Asia.

As India gets ready to host Chinese President Xi Jinping for the second India-China informal summit, it was history and PM Modi's desire to showcase other parts of India that clinched Mahabalipuram as the venue of the meet between two most important leaders of Asia. While the Indian authorities looked at many locations, Mahabalipuram's world heritage tag "with a strong connection with China" and PM's view "that we need to show other parts of India and particularly southern India" became the deciding factor a source told WION. Chinese President Xi is an enthusiast of history and culture and it was "evident to PM during the first informal summit in Wuhan" so India was "looking for the venue with a world heritage site" the source explained. Mahabalipuram is a world heritage site and was listed in 1984. Chinese Buddhist monk Xuanzang had visited Kanchipuram during Pallava dynasty and spoken about his visit elaborately. Mahabalipuram has been a major port city during the Pallava kingdom in the 7th century. Bodhidharma who had spread Zen Buddhism to China had set sail from the coast of Tamil Nadu and landed in present-day Guangdong (Canton) Province. A small temple has been constructed at a place where he landed and former President Pranab Mukherjee paid a visit there in 2016. And then there is the sea connect. There has been a major trading connection between Pallava and Chola kingdoms of South India with the southeastern coast of China particularly the province of Fujian and city of Quanzhou. A large amount of physical evidence has been found like coins and pottery from China's Song dynasty in and discovery of Indian temple architecture that part of china. China's song dynasty had maintained diplomatic ties with the Chola kingdom. It is interesting to know, President Xi has been the governor of Fujian, which "clinched the venue." A source said, "We were given clear guidance that we are to look for a venue outside the national capital. PM has been favouring practise of taking foreign dignitaries outside the national capital and showcase other parts of India. Outside objective to do outside Delhi." Visiting global leaders like President Xi has been previously taken to Ahmadabad, French President Emmanuel Macron has been to Varanasi, German Chancellor Angela Merkel has been to Bengaluru, Japanese PM Shinzo abe has been to both Ahmedabad and Varanasi. Overall the idea was to showcase "tourism potential of Tamil Nadu" also played in the background when the venue was being decided. The town, which according to one estimate is one of the most visited towns of south India has "group of Hindu monuments" which are UNESCO world heritage sites as its key focus points. The monument consists of 7th and 8th century-old open-air rock sculptures such as "descent of the Ganges" and famous Shore temple.

Historical relationship played a clinching role in Mahabalipuram hosting second India-China informal summit

Xi Jinping is not the first Chinese to visit Mamallapuram, Chennai for the informal summit. Watch this report to know more.

Xi Jinping is not first Chinese to visit Mamallapuram, Chennai for the informal summit

Second Edition Of Modi-Xi Jinping Informal Talks Chinese President Xi Jinping will hold informal talks with Indian PM Narendra Modi at Mamallapuram near Chennai later this week. The seaside town known for its archaeological wonders and rich history is gearing up for the big summit. Here's a ground report.

Gravitas: Mamallapuram Prepares For Modi-Xi Summit

The famed Mamallapuram/Mahabalipuram, a seaside heritage town 60 km south of Chennai, is being given a facelift as it gears up to host the leaders of the two of the most populace countries -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The two leaders will have an informal summit at Mamallapuram from October 11 to 13.

The coastal town Mamallapuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- famous for its stone carvings and stone temples of the Pallava dynasty period.

Majority of the monuments at this town were built during the period of Narasimhavarman I during the period 630-670 AD.

According to a report, workers are busy putting the white paint markings on the road and the black and white paint on the medians or the cement road dividers.

Inside Mamallapuram, roads have been black topped and the pavements and street lights are being repaired, the report added.

Welcome arches are also being put up -- one near the entry point of Mamallapuram and the other on the road to the five star Taj Fisherman`s Cove Resort &amp; Spa at Kovalam some kilometres away from Mamallapuram.

Similarly, lawns are being laid near the Krishna`s Butter Ball and Shore Temple.

The police are also maintaining a strict vigil against any protests and as per reports, nine Tibetans, including writer Tenzin Tsundue were detained here on Sunday.

The famed Mamallapuram/Mahabalipuram, a seaside heritage town 60 km south of Chennai, is being given a facelift as it gears up to host the leaders of the two of the most populace countries -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The famed Mamallapuram/Mahabalipuram, a seaside heritage town 60 km south of Chennai, is being given a facelift as it gears up to host the leaders of the two of the most populace countries -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two leaders will have an informal summit at Mamallapuram from October 11 to 13. The coastal town Mamallapuram is a UNESCO World Heritage Site -- famous for its stone carvings and stone temples of the Pallava dynasty period. Majority of the monuments at this town were built during the period of Narasimhavarman I during the period 630-670 AD. According to a report, workers are busy putting the white paint markings on the road and the black and white paint on the medians or the cement road dividers. Inside Mamallapuram, roads have been black topped and the pavements and street lights are being repaired, the report added. Welcome arches are also being put up -- one near the entry point of Mamallapuram and the other on the road to the five star Taj Fisherman`s Cove Resort & Spa at Kovalam some kilometres away from Mamallapuram. Similarly, lawns are being laid near the Krishna`s Butter Ball and Shore Temple. The police are also maintaining a strict vigil against any protests and as per reports, nine Tibetans, including writer Tenzin Tsundue were detained here on Sunday.

Mamallapuram gets a facelift ahead of Modi-Xi informal summit

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