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What went unnoticed during Modi-Xinping's informal summit?

Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday that the Chinese side stands ready to enhance communication and cooperation with the Nepali legislatures and jointly consolidate the friendship between the two countries.

Chinese President: 'China-Nepal friendship, standing as high and magnificent as the Himalayas'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stole some quiet time for himself amid his busy schedule and took a walk on the seaside of the Mamallapuram beach in Tamil Nadu.&nbsp;

"Refreshing walk and exercises in Mamallapuram, along the scenic coast," the prime minister tweeted out today along with pictures of him walking and exercising on the scenic beachside of Mamallapuram.&nbsp;

The prime minister arrived at the coastal town, also known as Mahabalipuram, yesterday for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-president-xi-one-on-one-talks-lunch-to-sum-up-mamallapuram-second-india-china-informal-summit-today-255371">second informal India-China summit</a> with Chinese President <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rolls-out-red-carpet-to-welcome-xi-in-chennai-255256">Xi Jinping</a>.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamallapuram-modi-xi-enjoy-carnatic-music-kathakali-at-sea-facing-shore-temple-255335">PM Modi</a> this morning was also seen cleaning the beach, taking the 'swachhta abhiyan' to Mamallapuram.&nbsp;

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Also handed over my ‘collection’ to Jeyaraj, who is a part of the hotel staff. 
 
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"Plogging at a beach in Mamallapuram this morning. It lasted for over 30 minutes. Also handed over my ‘collection’ to Jeyaraj, who is a part of the hotel staff," PM's tweet read.

The prime minister, in his post, urged everyone to remain committed to the cause of cleanliness and stay fit and active.&nbsp;

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"Let us ensure our public places are clean and tidy! Let us also ensure we remain fit and healthy," he tweeted.&nbsp;

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Chinese President&nbsp;Xi Jinping's&nbsp;short visit to India will come to an end this afternoon after attending the lunch hosted by PM Modi. President Xi will leave for Nepal this afternoon.&nbsp;

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stole some quiet time for himself amid his busy schedule and took a walk on the seaside of the Mamallapuram beach in Tamil Nadu.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday stole some quiet time for himself amid his busy schedule and took a walk on the seaside of the Mamallapuram beach in Tamil Nadu. "Refreshing walk and exercises in Mamallapuram, along the scenic coast," the prime minister tweeted out today along with pictures of him walking and exercising on the scenic beachside of Mamallapuram. The prime minister arrived at the coastal town, also known as Mahabalipuram, yesterday for the second informal India-China summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. PM Modi this morning was also seen cleaning the beach, taking the 'swachhta abhiyan' to Mamallapuram. Plogging at a beach in Mamallapuram this morning. It lasted for over 30 minutes. Also handed over my ‘collection’ to Jeyaraj, who is a part of the hotel staff. Let us ensure our public places are clean and tidy! Let us also ensure we remain fit and healthy. pic.twitter.com/qBHLTxtM9y — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 12, 2019 × "Plogging at a beach in Mamallapuram this morning. It lasted for over 30 minutes. Also handed over my ‘collection’ to Jeyaraj, who is a part of the hotel staff," PM's tweet read. The prime minister, in his post, urged everyone to remain committed to the cause of cleanliness and stay fit and active. Refreshing walk and exercises in Mamallapuram, along the scenic coast. pic.twitter.com/UjUq8FbVAv — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 12, 2019 × "Let us ensure our public places are clean and tidy! Let us also ensure we remain fit and healthy," he tweeted. Watch: Indo-China informal summit - Modi, Xi spend five hours of 'quality time' × Chinese President Xi Jinping's short visit to India will come to an end this afternoon after attending the lunch hosted by PM Modi. President Xi will leave for Nepal this afternoon.

Watch: PM Modi takes 'swachhta' mission to Mamallapuram, spends 30 minutes cleaning the beach 

Modi-Xi Summit: Modi and Xi script new chapter in Chennai

Modi-Xi Summit: Decoding 'Chennai Connect' Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to discuss&nbsp;ways to improve people-to-people contact, enhance trade and on how to maintain peace and tranquillity along the 3, 500-kilometre long India-China border during their talks on the second day of the India-China informal summit.&nbsp;

The talks will be followed by delegation-level talks.

The two leaders met at the Tanjo Hall at Taj Fisherman's Cove for the second round of their informal talks today. Today's meeting will focus on international and regional issues, announced foreign secretary Vijay K Gokhale. The two sides will also issue separate statements of the outcomes of the two-day informal summit.

Xi's short visit to India will come to an end this afternoon after attending the lunch hosted by PM Modi. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-rolls-out-red-carpet-to-welcome-xi-in-chennai-255256">President Xi</a> will leave for Nepal this afternoon.&nbsp;

The Chinese President arrived at the Chennai airport on Friday amid a rousing welcome. Shortly after his arrival, he left for Mamallapuram where the two leaders visited three UNESCO heritage sites and soaked in the cultural diversity of South India.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamallapuram-modi-xi-enjoy-carnatic-music-kathakali-at-sea-facing-shore-temple-255335">PM Modi received President Xi</a> at the Arjuna's Penance in traditional south Indian attire--veshti and angavastram, a south Indian garment draped over the shoulder. Both leaders were seen immersed in a friendly chat with PM Modi explaining to Xi the historical importance of the sites.&nbsp;

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Trade and terror were the focus of the first day of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-xi-jinping-soak-in-cultural-extravaganza-as-second-informal-summit-gets-underway-in-mamallapuram-255338">2nd India-China informal summit</a> in Mamallapuram. The two leaders spent around five hours of "quality time" with each other on Friday.&nbsp;

The one-on-one dinner lasted over two hours wherein both the leaders discussed their national vision and governance priorities. Terror and trade was the top focus during the first day of Xi's India visit.

"There were discussions on trade-related issues and on economic issues and trying to identify areas for investment which two countries can encourage and how to enhance trade volume and trade value which include the issue of trade deficit and unbalance trade," foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said. &nbsp;

India and China also discussed the "challenges both countries face on account of terrorism. Both leaders said that these are large countries and radicalisation is a matter of concern for both and that both will work together to see that radicalisation and terrorism did not impact the fabric of our multicultural, multiethnic and multi-religious societies and a general sense that this was a common challenge and we will work together," Gokhale added.&nbsp;

 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to discuss ways to improve people-to-people contact, enhance trade and on how to maintain peace and tranquillity along the 3, 500-kilometre long India-China border during their talks on the second day of the India-China informal summit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping are likely to discuss ways to improve people-to-people contact, enhance trade and on how to maintain peace and tranquillity along the 3, 500-kilometre long India-China border during their talks on the second day of the India-China informal summit. The talks will be followed by delegation-level talks. The two leaders met at the Tanjo Hall at Taj Fisherman's Cove for the second round of their informal talks today. Today's meeting will focus on international and regional issues, announced foreign secretary Vijay K Gokhale. The two sides will also issue separate statements of the outcomes of the two-day informal summit. Xi's short visit to India will come to an end this afternoon after attending the lunch hosted by PM Modi. President Xi will leave for Nepal this afternoon. The Chinese President arrived at the Chennai airport on Friday amid a rousing welcome. Shortly after his arrival, he left for Mamallapuram where the two leaders visited three UNESCO heritage sites and soaked in the cultural diversity of South India. PM Modi received President Xi at the Arjuna's Penance in traditional south Indian attire--veshti and angavastram, a south Indian garment draped over the shoulder. Both leaders were seen immersed in a friendly chat with PM Modi explaining to Xi the historical importance of the sites. × Trade and terror were the focus of the first day of 2nd India-China informal summit in Mamallapuram. The two leaders spent around five hours of "quality time" with each other on Friday. The one-on-one dinner lasted over two hours wherein both the leaders discussed their national vision and governance priorities. Terror and trade was the top focus during the first day of Xi's India visit. "There were discussions on trade-related issues and on economic issues and trying to identify areas for investment which two countries can encourage and how to enhance trade volume and trade value which include the issue of trade deficit and unbalance trade," foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said. India and China also discussed the "challenges both countries face on account of terrorism. Both leaders said that these are large countries and radicalisation is a matter of concern for both and that both will work together to see that radicalisation and terrorism did not impact the fabric of our multicultural, multiethnic and multi-religious societies and a general sense that this was a common challenge and we will work together," Gokhale added.

Modi-Xi summit: Day-2 to focus on boosting people-to-people contact and trade, maintaining peace

Amid the discussion on Trade and Terror, Here are the glimpses of Bonhomie in 2nd Informal Summit between PM Modi and Xi-Jinping.

Modi-Xi Summit:  PM Modi's warmth vs Xi's Oriental grace

Trade and terror were the top focus on the first day of the second India-China informal summit as leaders of Asia's two largest countries met in the coastal town of Mamallapuram in Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Trade and terror were the top focus on the first day of the second India-China informal summit as leaders of Asia's two largest countries met in the coastal town of Mamallapuram in Southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The first day of the informal summit saw, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping spending five hours of "quality time". PM Modi showed Chinese President thousands of years old UNESCO world heritage sites of Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna's butterball, Panch Rathas and Shore Temple which was followed by a cultural extravaganza that lasted for two hours. The one-on-one dinner lasted for more than two hours wherein which both the leaders discussed their national vision and governance priorities. Terror and trade was the top focus during the first day. On trade, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said, "There were discussions on trade-related issues and economic issues and trying to identify areas for investment which two countries can encourage and how to enhance trade volume and trade value which include the issue of trade deficit and unbalance trade." On terror, India and China discussed the "challenges both countries face on account of terrorism. Both leaders said that these are large countries and radicalisation is a matter of concern for both and that both will work together to see that radicalisation and terrorism did not impact the fabric of our multicultural, multiethnic and multi-religious societies and a general sense that this was a common challenge and we will work together," Gokhale added. PM Modi received President Xi at the Arjuna's Penance in traditional south Indian attire, veshti (Dhoti worn in the South Indian way) and angavastram, a South Indian garment draped over the shoulder. Both leaders were seen talking to each other with PM Modi explaining Xi the history of the sites. Addressing the media, Foreign Secretary said the visuals at the separate sites reflect the "personal rapport" they have built in the backdrop of 17 meetings since 2014. Gokhale said, "President and PM during that tour of the monuments spoke of the historical and trading links between the southern part of India, particularly Tamil Nadu under Pallava and Chola dynasties and the eastern coast of China, particularly Fujian province." PM Modi also explained the significance of world heritage sites and highlighted the "harmony between man and nature" at Arjuna's Penance. They shook hands five times during the entire period and drank coconut water at the Panch Ratha site where they sat for 15 minutes. PM Modi also gifted President Xi, Nachiarkoil, branched Annam lamp and Thanjavur Painting of dancing Saraswathi. Chinese President Xi Jinping landed in Chennai on Friday afternoon with PM Modi tweeting in Mandarin, Tamil and English to welcome him. This is the third visit of the Chinese president to India since 2014. In 2014, he visited Ahmadabad and in 2016 he visited Goa for the BRICS summit. Xi is accompanied by 90 officials including top Chinese leadership which include Ding Xuexiang who an important aide of President and current General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, Yang Jiechi Director of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission Office, Foreign Minister Wang Yi and He Lifeng, minister in charge of the National Development and Reform Commission. President Xi met eight top Indian officials including External affair minister S Jaishankar, National security adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign security Vijay Gokhale, joint secretary in PMO Gopal Baglay, Indian envoy to China Vikram Misri at the shore temple. The dinner hosted by PM for the visiting leader in the backdrop of historic Shore temple at the Mamallapuram beach had Tamil delicacies both non-vegetarian and vegetarian on the menu. On Saturday morning, they will again spend time together and around 11 am before the delegation-level talks, they will be making address media. Mamallapuram was chosen as the spot for PM Modi himself and process for the informal summit started in June 2019. India had sent its first recce team in June to the town. While history played an important role, the fact that PM Modi is keen to have big summits outside national capital also played the clincher. Since its an informal summit, no joint statement is expected but both sides will issue separate statements in a coordinated manner.

Trade, terror, top focus of day-one of Modi-Xi meet in Mamallapuram

Nepal has completed the preparations to welcome <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-president-xi-one-on-one-talks-lunch-to-sum-up-mamallapuram-second-india-china-informal-summit-today-255371">Chinese President Xi Jinping</a>.

Nepal government has set up welcome gates at various locations around the capital with the flag of Nepal and China docked on the edge of the road as well as the portrait of the President on the poles.

The two-day stop-over visit of the Chinese President is set to begin from October 12.&nbsp;

As per the schedule, Chinese President Jinping will be landing in capital Kathmandu at around 4:30pm.

Xi is set to hold meetings with Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari at Sheetal Niwas on Saturday evening followed by a dinner hosted by her. He will also hold talks with Nepal's Former Prime Minister and Opposition Party Chairman Sher Bahadur Deuba.

Chinese President Xi will be meeting Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" on Sunday morning which will be followed by the signing of agreements.

President Xi is scheduled to depart for China at 1pm on Sunday.

Nepal has completed the preparations to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping. Nepal government has set up welcome gates at various locations around the capital with the flag of Nepal and China docked on the edge of the road as well as the portrait of the President on the poles.

Nepal has completed the preparations to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping. Nepal government has set up welcome gates at various locations around the capital with the flag of Nepal and China docked on the edge of the road as well as the portrait of the President on the poles. The two-day stop-over visit of the Chinese President is set to begin from October 12. As per the schedule, Chinese President Jinping will be landing in capital Kathmandu at around 4:30pm. Xi is set to hold meetings with Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari at Sheetal Niwas on Saturday evening followed by a dinner hosted by her. He will also hold talks with Nepal's Former Prime Minister and Opposition Party Chairman Sher Bahadur Deuba. Chinese President Xi will be meeting Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" on Sunday morning which will be followed by the signing of agreements. President Xi is scheduled to depart for China at 1pm on Sunday.

Nepal prepares to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping

Nepal government has set up welcome gates at various locations around the capital with the flag of Nepal and China docked on the edge of the road as well as the portrait of the President on the poles. The two-day stop-over visit of the Chinese President is set to begin from October 12.

Kathmandu set to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to arrive in Nepal on Saturday for talks with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and is <a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-china-to-sign-agreements-during-xis-upcoming-visit-254772">expected to sign a deal</a> expanding a railway link between the Himalayan nation and Tibet, officials said.

Xi will be the first Chinese president to visit Nepal in 22 years and will arrive from India, where he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/nepal-china-ink-3-agreements-during-chinese-fms-visit-248757">Nepal, China ink 3 agreements during Chinese FM's visit</a>

Landlocked Nepal, a natural buffer between India and China, has been trying to lessen its dependence on New Delhi.

The Chinese leader will meet PM Oli on Sunday and the two leaders are expected to sign a slew of deals, including the planned extension of the rail link from remote, mountainous Tibet to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, officials said.

The link will be part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, Xi's signature project that Nepal joined in 2017.

Rajan Bhattarai, one of Oli's top aides, said a feasibility study of the plan had been conducted by Chinese experts.

"An agreement for the preparation of a detailed project report for the railway link is expected to be signed after the prime minister's meeting with President Xi on Sunday," Bhattarai told Reuters.

The report will contain cost estimates, with financing and construction models to be decided, officials said.

Nepal sees the rail link with China as an alternative to its dependence on India. New Delhi accounts for nearly two-thirds of Nepal's trade and is the sole source of its fuel supply.

A prolonged blockade of its border crossings with India in 2015 and 2016 left Nepal short of fuel and medicine for months.

Asian giants India and China have both sought to woo Nepal and have poured in aid and infrastructure investment.

Beijing has helped build or upgrade highways, airports and power plants in Nepal under the Belt and Road infrastructure drive - a string of ports, railways, roads, bridges and other investments tying China to Europe via central and southern Asia.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to arrive in Nepal on Saturday for talks with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and is expected to sign a deal expanding a railway link between the Himalayan nation and Tibet, officials said.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is due to arrive in Nepal on Saturday for talks with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and is expected to sign a deal expanding a railway link between the Himalayan nation and Tibet, officials said. Xi will be the first Chinese president to visit Nepal in 22 years and will arrive from India, where he held talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Also read: Nepal, China ink 3 agreements during Chinese FM's visit Landlocked Nepal, a natural buffer between India and China, has been trying to lessen its dependence on New Delhi. The Chinese leader will meet PM Oli on Sunday and the two leaders are expected to sign a slew of deals, including the planned extension of the rail link from remote, mountainous Tibet to Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, officials said. The link will be part of China's Belt and Road Initiative, Xi's signature project that Nepal joined in 2017. Rajan Bhattarai, one of Oli's top aides, said a feasibility study of the plan had been conducted by Chinese experts. "An agreement for the preparation of a detailed project report for the railway link is expected to be signed after the prime minister's meeting with President Xi on Sunday," Bhattarai told Reuters. The report will contain cost estimates, with financing and construction models to be decided, officials said. Nepal sees the rail link with China as an alternative to its dependence on India. New Delhi accounts for nearly two-thirds of Nepal's trade and is the sole source of its fuel supply. A prolonged blockade of its border crossings with India in 2015 and 2016 left Nepal short of fuel and medicine for months. Asian giants India and China have both sought to woo Nepal and have poured in aid and infrastructure investment. Beijing has helped build or upgrade highways, airports and power plants in Nepal under the Belt and Road infrastructure drive - a string of ports, railways, roads, bridges and other investments tying China to Europe via central and southern Asia.

Nepal eyes railway deal with China during Chinese President Xi's visit

India and China agreed to continue the positive momentum as two countries wrapped up the second edition of informal summit in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu with the big takeaway being trade.

India and China agreed to continue the positive momentum as two countries wrapped up the second edition of informal summit in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu with the big takeaway being trade. Both PM Modi and President Xi Jinping agreed that since Wuhan, the strategic communication between the two countries has deepened and both sides agreed that the informal summit would continue. Modi and Xi spent six hours together during 24 hours the Chinese president was in India. PM said, "Wuhan summit had provided new momentum and thrust and Chennai connect will start a new era of cooperation between the two countries". Modi further said that differences will be "prudently managed" so that they don't become disputes and take care of "each other concerns and sensitivities" Chinese President Xi called "informal summit a good idea" and Wuhan informal summit last year ushered in "new age of health and steady development" and "it continues to produce visible progress..by deeper strategic communication and effective practice cooperation and more diverse people to people and cultural exchanges". "It was a right decision to have informal summit" and we can "continue with this form of meeting," he added. Xi said on Friday he had "heart to heart discussion on bilateral relation" with PM Modi like "friends" and Beijing aims "to maintain and grow India-China relation". The Chinese president said he is "overwhelmed" by India's hospitality and "really feel the sincere welcome" which will be a "memorable experience". Terror was the other big focus. " Both Leaders are concerned that terrorism continues to pose a common threat" and "As countries that are large and diverse, they recognized the importance of continuing to make joint efforts to ensure that the international community strengthens the framework against training, financing and supporting terrorist groups throughout the world and on a non-discriminatory basis," said a press release issued by India stated. The revocation of special status for the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir was neither raised nor discussed by either side. Modi called for balanced trade pact on Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the 16-member free trade agreement to which the Chinese President retort was ''New Delhi's concerns will be taken care of''. As part of Confidence Building Measures (CBMs), India's defence minister will be soon going to China. As part of people to people contact, two leaders agreed on the establishment of sister-state relations between Tamil Nadu and Fujian Province, exploring the possibility of establishing an academy to study links between Mahabalipuram and Fujian province. Both countries celebrate 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations next year and will organise 70 activities including a conference on a ship voyage that will trace the historical connection between the two civilizations. The third informal summit will take place in China.

Wuhan provided fresh momentum, Chennai connect will herald a new era of cooperation between India and China: PM Modi  

Bringing the two-day<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/in-pics-highlights-of-india-china-2nd-informal-summit-in-mamallapuram-chennai-255483"> India-China informal summit</a> to an end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Delhi from the airport here on Saturday.

The Chinese President had left earlier to embark on the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-president-xi-jinping-wraps-up-chennai-visit-leaves-for-nepal-255459">second leg of his two-state visit</a> in the Asian neighbourhood. Xi had departed for Nepal from India shortly before the Prime Minister`s journey back to the national capital.

The Mamallapuram meeting was held following the inaugural summit between the two leaders in Wuhan from April 27 to 28 last year.

The two leaders exchanged views on a wide-ranging area of bilateral relations, including trade, people-to-people exchanges, countering terrorism, to name a few.

The Prime Minister also accepted President`s Xi`s invite for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-informal-summit-was-a-good-idea-will-continue-to-have-such-meetings-xi-jinping-255443">third informal summit in China</a>, according to Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale.

Modi and Xi held one-on-one interactions that lasted for about six hours during the summit in the historic coastal city of Mamallapuram.

During delegation-level talks on Saturday, Prime Minister Modi said that the `Chennai Connect` is the start of a new era in India-China relations.

On the first day, the close ties shared between the two leaders shone through, as Modi took Xi on a guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Arjuna`s Penance, Krishna`s Butter Ball, Pancha Rathas and the Shore Temple.&nbsp;

A veshti-wearing Modi received Xi on Friday afternoon in Mamallapuram, which is famed for its temples and architecture dating back to the Pallava Dynasty.

The visiting dignitary also relished a variety of Indian cuisine during the dinner hosted by Modi in his honour on Friday. The two leaders met for over two hours over dinner.&nbsp;

Bringing the two-day India-China informal summit to an end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Delhi from the airport here on Saturday. The Chinese President had left earlier to embark on the second leg of his two-state visit in the Asian neighbourhood.

Bringing the two-day India-China informal summit to an end, Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Delhi from the airport here on Saturday. The Chinese President had left earlier to embark on the second leg of his two-state visit in the Asian neighbourhood. Xi had departed for Nepal from India shortly before the Prime Minister`s journey back to the national capital. The Mamallapuram meeting was held following the inaugural summit between the two leaders in Wuhan from April 27 to 28 last year. The two leaders exchanged views on a wide-ranging area of bilateral relations, including trade, people-to-people exchanges, countering terrorism, to name a few. The Prime Minister also accepted President`s Xi`s invite for the third informal summit in China, according to Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale. Modi and Xi held one-on-one interactions that lasted for about six hours during the summit in the historic coastal city of Mamallapuram. During delegation-level talks on Saturday, Prime Minister Modi said that the `Chennai Connect` is the start of a new era in India-China relations. On the first day, the close ties shared between the two leaders shone through, as Modi took Xi on a guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Arjuna`s Penance, Krishna`s Butter Ball, Pancha Rathas and the Shore Temple. A veshti-wearing Modi received Xi on Friday afternoon in Mamallapuram, which is famed for its temples and architecture dating back to the Pallava Dynasty. The visiting dignitary also relished a variety of Indian cuisine during the dinner hosted by Modi in his honour on Friday. The two leaders met for over two hours over dinner.

Chennai: Culminating India-China informal summit, PM Modi leaves for Delhi

The second <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/good-discussion-on-trade-terror-kashmir-issue-wasnt-raised-foreign-secretary-vijay-gokhale-sums-up-modi-xi-summit-255452">India-China informal summit</a> came to end on Saturday with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-informal-summit-was-a-good-idea-will-continue-to-have-such-meetings-xi-jinping-255443">Chinese President Xi Jinping</a> leaving for Nepal. The second day of the summit witnessed the two leaders hold a one-on-one conversation, delegation-level talks and a lunch hosted for the Chinese President by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chennai-connect-marks-new-era-in-india-china-relations-pm-modi-255431">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a>.&nbsp;

Experts at WION dubbed the two-day diplomatic gathering as an eventful one which saw the Indian prime minister and the Chinese president engage with each other bearing a "candid", "comfortable" and friend-like demeanour.&nbsp;

"PM Modi is emerging as a master of personal diplomacy," former diplomat Vishnu Prakash told WION, adding that the prime minister is exceptionally successful in this.

"I haven't seen anyone else with this kind of a rapport with world leaders," Prakash said.&nbsp;

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Political and economic commentator Einar Tangen said that the summit and the engagement between the two leaders "looked very good".&nbsp;

"It is all about the optics and it looked very good. The leaders looked very comfortable with each other," Tangen said.&nbsp;

Former ambassador to China, Ashok Kantha said that the Mamallapuram summit "takes forward an important process that started at Wuhan".&nbsp;

"I would regard this as a real asset," Kantha noted.

PM Modi and Xi discussed a range of issues during their engagements during the summit. From trade, terror to enhancing people-to-people contact and tourism, the leaders addressed pressing bilateral, global issues and endorsed the idea of an informal summit.&nbsp;

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said that the Chinese President invited PM Modi for the next informal summit in China; the schedule for the same will be finalised later.&nbsp;

The "Kashmir issue was not raised and not discussed. Our position is anyways very clear that this is an internal matter of India," Gokhale said.&nbsp;

The second India-China informal summit came to end on Saturday with Chinese President Xi Jinping leaving for Nepal. The second day of the summit witnessed the two leaders hold a one-on-one conversation, delegation-level talks and a lunch hosted for the Chinese President by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The second India-China informal summit came to end on Saturday with Chinese President Xi Jinping leaving for Nepal. The second day of the summit witnessed the two leaders hold a one-on-one conversation, delegation-level talks and a lunch hosted for the Chinese President by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Experts at WION dubbed the two-day diplomatic gathering as an eventful one which saw the Indian prime minister and the Chinese president engage with each other bearing a "candid", "comfortable" and friend-like demeanour. "PM Modi is emerging as a master of personal diplomacy," former diplomat Vishnu Prakash told WION, adding that the prime minister is exceptionally successful in this. "I haven't seen anyone else with this kind of a rapport with world leaders," Prakash said. × Political and economic commentator Einar Tangen said that the summit and the engagement between the two leaders "looked very good". "It is all about the optics and it looked very good. The leaders looked very comfortable with each other," Tangen said. Former ambassador to China, Ashok Kantha said that the Mamallapuram summit "takes forward an important process that started at Wuhan". "I would regard this as a real asset," Kantha noted. PM Modi and Xi discussed a range of issues during their engagements during the summit. From trade, terror to enhancing people-to-people contact and tourism, the leaders addressed pressing bilateral, global issues and endorsed the idea of an informal summit. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale said that the Chinese President invited PM Modi for the next informal summit in China; the schedule for the same will be finalised later. The "Kashmir issue was not raised and not discussed. Our position is anyways very clear that this is an internal matter of India," Gokhale said.

India-China second informal summit: PM Modi emerges as 'master of personal diplomacy'

Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale on Saturday briefed the media on the second India-China informal summit between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping.&nbsp;

Gokhale said that the one-on-one meeting between the leaders today lasted around 90 minutes wherein they endorsed the idea of an informal summit.

"The leaders held a good discussion on trade and terror," Gokhale stated adding that a new mechanism on trade will be established.&nbsp;The foreign secretary informed that the leaders did not discuss the Kashmir issue. "The issue was not raised," he said.&nbsp;

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The prime minister, Gokhale said, stressed on boosting tourism between India and China and encouraged people-to-people contact.&nbsp;

"Both leaders agreed that it was important to deal with challenges of terrorism and radicalisation in an increasingly complex world. Both are leaders of the countries which are not only large in terms of areas and population but also in terms of diversity," Gokhale said.

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President Xi Jinping invited PM Modi to China for the next summit. "PM Modi has accepted the invitation. Dates will be worked out later," the foreign secretary stated.&nbsp;

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The second informal summit between India and China ended on Saturday afternoon after PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held one-on-one talks and delegation-level talks. President Xi left for his Nepal visit from Chennai airport.&nbsp;

During the delegation-level talks, PM Modi said&nbsp;that last year's informal summit in Wuhan, China "instilled a new momentum and trust in our relations and today's 'Chennai connect' is the start of a new era in India-China relations".&nbsp;

"The first informal summit between India and China last year in Wuhan led to fresh stability in our relations and gave a fresh momentum." he said.&nbsp;

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that on Friday he engaged in candid conversations "like friends" with PM Modi. We held "heart to heart discussions on bilateral relations," Xi said.

"We are really overwhelmed by your hospitality. My colleagues and I have felt that very strongly. This will be a memorable experience for us," President Xi said.&nbsp;

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Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale on Saturday briefed the media on the second India-China informal summit between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Gokhale said that the one-on-one meeting between the leaders today lasted around 90 minutes wherein they endorsed the idea of an informal summit.

Foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale on Saturday briefed the media on the second India-China informal summit between PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Gokhale said that the one-on-one meeting between the leaders today lasted around 90 minutes wherein they endorsed the idea of an informal summit. "The leaders held a good discussion on trade and terror," Gokhale stated adding that a new mechanism on trade will be established. The foreign secretary informed that the leaders did not discuss the Kashmir issue. "The issue was not raised," he said. Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale: This(Kashmir) issue was not raised and not discussed. Our position is anyways very clear that this is an internal matter of India. #Modixijinping pic.twitter.com/6tULNNCLRA — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2019 × The prime minister, Gokhale said, stressed on boosting tourism between India and China and encouraged people-to-people contact. "Both leaders agreed that it was important to deal with challenges of terrorism and radicalisation in an increasingly complex world. Both are leaders of the countries which are not only large in terms of areas and population but also in terms of diversity," Gokhale said. Foreign Secy Vijay Gokhale: A new mechanism will be established to discuss trade,investment and services,at an elevated level. From China it will be the Vice Premier, Hu Chunhua and from India it will be FM Nirmala Sitharaman pic.twitter.com/msz6pwgU2I — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2019 × President Xi Jinping invited PM Modi to China for the next summit. "PM Modi has accepted the invitation. Dates will be worked out later," the foreign secretary stated. × The second informal summit between India and China ended on Saturday afternoon after PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held one-on-one talks and delegation-level talks. President Xi left for his Nepal visit from Chennai airport. During the delegation-level talks, PM Modi said that last year's informal summit in Wuhan, China "instilled a new momentum and trust in our relations and today's 'Chennai connect' is the start of a new era in India-China relations". "The first informal summit between India and China last year in Wuhan led to fresh stability in our relations and gave a fresh momentum." he said. Chinese President Xi Jinping said that on Friday he engaged in candid conversations "like friends" with PM Modi. We held "heart to heart discussions on bilateral relations," Xi said. "We are really overwhelmed by your hospitality. My colleagues and I have felt that very strongly. This will be a memorable experience for us," President Xi said.

Good discussion on trade, terror; Kashmir issue wasn't raised: Foreign secretary sums up Modi-Xi summit

After delegation-level talks, Prime Minister <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chennai-connect-marks-new-era-in-india-china-relations-pm-modi-255431">Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping</a> visited an exhibition of artefacts and handloom at the Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel on the final day of the second informal summit.

A variety of colourful sarees dotted the walls at the exhibition which was viewed by the two leaders. Modi and Xi had already held one-on-one discussions earlier in the morning.

A range of artefacts were also displayed, including the famous form of Nataraja which is best recalled as the Chola bronze statue.

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-china-informal-summit-was-a-good-idea-will-continue-to-have-such-meetings-xi-jinping-255443">Chinese President</a>'s face was imprinted on at least two of the handlooms exhibited.

During the preceding delegations-level talks, the Prime Minister said that the 'Chennai Connect'&nbsp;is the start of a new era in India-China relations.

Xi said that he had "heart-to-heart" and "candid discussions like friends" with Modi on bilateral ties during the informal summit here.

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On the first day, a veshti-wearing Modi had received Xi in the afternoon in the historic coastal city, which is famed for its temples and architecture dating back to the Pallava Dynasty.

The close ties shared between the two leaders shone through, as Modi took Xi on a guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball, Pancha Rathas and the Shore Temple.

The visiting dignitary also relished a variety of Indian cuisine during the dinner hosted by Modi in his honour on Friday. The two leaders met for over two hours over dinner.

The Chennai Summit takes forward the `Wuhan Spirit` forged during the inaugural informal meeting between the two leaders in the Chinese city in April last year.&nbsp;

After delegation-level talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited an exhibition of artefacts and handloom at the Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel on the final day of the second informal summit.

After delegation-level talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping visited an exhibition of artefacts and handloom at the Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel on the final day of the second informal summit. A variety of colourful sarees dotted the walls at the exhibition which was viewed by the two leaders. Modi and Xi had already held one-on-one discussions earlier in the morning. A range of artefacts were also displayed, including the famous form of Nataraja which is best recalled as the Chola bronze statue. The Chinese President's face was imprinted on at least two of the handlooms exhibited. During the preceding delegations-level talks, the Prime Minister said that the 'Chennai Connect' is the start of a new era in India-China relations. Xi said that he had "heart-to-heart" and "candid discussions like friends" with Modi on bilateral ties during the informal summit here. Watch: Informal diplomacy - the new norm in India's foreign policy × On the first day, a veshti-wearing Modi had received Xi in the afternoon in the historic coastal city, which is famed for its temples and architecture dating back to the Pallava Dynasty. The close ties shared between the two leaders shone through, as Modi took Xi on a guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball, Pancha Rathas and the Shore Temple. The visiting dignitary also relished a variety of Indian cuisine during the dinner hosted by Modi in his honour on Friday. The two leaders met for over two hours over dinner. The Chennai Summit takes forward the `Wuhan Spirit` forged during the inaugural informal meeting between the two leaders in the Chinese city in April last year.

PM Modi, Xi Jinping inspect artefacts, handloom on day-2 of Mamallapuram summit

Wrapping up a two-day visit to India for an informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping left for Nepal on Saturday from Chennai International Airport.

Xi arrived in Chennai on Friday and held "heart-to-heart" and "candid discussions like friends" with Prime Minister Modi.

This was their second informal meeting- the first being in China's Wuhan in April last year.

The Chinese President had landed in Chennai on Friday and held a one-on-one discussion with Modi on various issues in the coastal historic city of Mamallapuram.

They also discussed matters related to trade and the economy.

The two leaders spent five hours of "quality time".The two leaders started the second day of the summit with one-to-one talks which lasted for over an hour.

Xi during the delegation-level talks said that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "heart-to-heart" and "candid discussions like friends" on bilateral ties during the second informal summit here.

They concluded the summit with delegation-level talks between India and China.

Upon his arrival, President Xi was accorded a grand welcome by people who lined the streets along with traditional drum players, creating a warm environment which personified the Indian belief of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'.

Xi said, "We are really overwhelmed by your hospitality. My colleagues and I have felt that very strongly. This will be a memorable experience for me and for us."

Prime Minister Modi took the visiting Chinese dignitary to three iconic monuments - Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball and the Shore Temple in Mamallapuram- before settling down for a colourful performance.

Modi also gave a guided tour of the monuments to Xi.

The two leaders enjoyed a thrilling cultural performance at Shore Temple's complex in the evening.

The programme showcased the Indian classical dance forms of Kathakali and Bharatnatyam to fast-paced Carnatic music, highlighting the region's magnificent roots.Xi will head to Nepal from Chennai.

As per the schedule, he will be landing in capital Kathmandu at around 4:30 PM.

Xi is set to hold meetings with Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari at Sheetal Niwas on Saturday evening followed by a dinner hosted by her.

He will also hold talks with Nepal`sFormer Prime Minister and Opposition Party Chairman Sher Bahadur Deuba.

Chinese President Xi will be meeting Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" on Sunday morning which will be followed by the signing of agreements.&nbsp; 
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Wrapping up a two-day visit to India for an informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping left for Nepal on Saturday from Chennai International Airport.

Wrapping up a two-day visit to India for an informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese President Xi Jinping left for Nepal on Saturday from Chennai International Airport. Xi arrived in Chennai on Friday and held "heart-to-heart" and "candid discussions like friends" with Prime Minister Modi. This was their second informal meeting- the first being in China's Wuhan in April last year. The Chinese President had landed in Chennai on Friday and held a one-on-one discussion with Modi on various issues in the coastal historic city of Mamallapuram. They also discussed matters related to trade and the economy. The two leaders spent five hours of "quality time".The two leaders started the second day of the summit with one-to-one talks which lasted for over an hour. Xi during the delegation-level talks said that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "heart-to-heart" and "candid discussions like friends" on bilateral ties during the second informal summit here. They concluded the summit with delegation-level talks between India and China. Upon his arrival, President Xi was accorded a grand welcome by people who lined the streets along with traditional drum players, creating a warm environment which personified the Indian belief of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'. Xi said, "We are really overwhelmed by your hospitality. My colleagues and I have felt that very strongly. This will be a memorable experience for me and for us." Prime Minister Modi took the visiting Chinese dignitary to three iconic monuments - Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball and the Shore Temple in Mamallapuram- before settling down for a colourful performance. Modi also gave a guided tour of the monuments to Xi. The two leaders enjoyed a thrilling cultural performance at Shore Temple's complex in the evening. The programme showcased the Indian classical dance forms of Kathakali and Bharatnatyam to fast-paced Carnatic music, highlighting the region's magnificent roots.Xi will head to Nepal from Chennai. As per the schedule, he will be landing in capital Kathmandu at around 4:30 PM. Xi is set to hold meetings with Nepal President Bidhya Devi Bhandari at Sheetal Niwas on Saturday evening followed by a dinner hosted by her. He will also hold talks with Nepal`sFormer Prime Minister and Opposition Party Chairman Sher Bahadur Deuba. Chinese President Xi will be meeting Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" on Sunday morning which will be followed by the signing of agreements.

Chinese President Xi Jinping wraps up Chennai visit, leaves for Nepal

Shortly after concluding their one-on-one discussion on day-2 of the second informal India-China summit, PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held delegation-level talks at a resort in Chennai's Kovalam on Saturday.&nbsp;

The prime minister stated that strategic communication between the two countries has increased. He said that it was decided that the two countries will resolve differences in a "prudent" manner and not let them turn into disputes.

"We had decided that we will remain sensitive towards each other's issues," PM added.&nbsp;

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New momentum

The prime minister said that last year's informal summit in Wuhan, China "instilled a new momentum and trust in our relations and today's 'Chennai connect' is the start of a new era in India-China relations".&nbsp;

"The first informal summit between India and China last year in Wuhan led to fresh stability in our relations and gave a fresh momentum." he said.&nbsp;

PM Modi congratulated Xi for the completion of 70 years of Chinese national day.

"Since the last 2,000 years, India and China have been the major economic powers and now also we are doing the same," PM Modi said.&nbsp;

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Like friends

Chinese President Xi Jinping said that on Friday he engaged in candid conversations "like friends" with PM Modi. We held "heart to heart discussions on bilateral relations," Xi said.

"We are really overwhelmed by your hospitality. My colleagues and I have felt that very strongly. This will be a memorable experience for us," President Xi said.&nbsp;

Bonhomie

Political&nbsp;and economic commentator Einar Tangen, in an exclusive conversation to WION, said that the summit, the engagement between the two leaders "looked very good".&nbsp;

"It is all about the optics and it looked very good. The leaders looked very comfortable with each other," Tangen said.&nbsp;

Real asset

Former ambassador to China, Ashok Kamta said that the Mamallapuram summit "takes forward an important process that started at Wuhan".&nbsp;

"I would regard this as a real asset," Kamta noted.

The Chinese President arrived at the Chennai airport on Friday amid a rousing welcome. Shortly after his arrival, he left for Mamallapuram where the two leaders visited three UNESCO heritage sites and soaked in the cultural diversity of South India.&nbsp;

PM Modi received President Xi at the Arjuna's Penance in traditional south Indian attire--veshti and angavastram, a south Indian garment draped over the shoulder. Both leaders were seen immersed in a friendly chat with PM Modi explaining to Xi the historical importance of the sites.&nbsp;

Trade and terror were the focus of the first day of 2nd India-China informal summit in Mamallapuram. The two leaders spent around five hours of "quality time" with each other on Friday.&nbsp;

 
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Shortly after concluding their one-on-one discussion on day-2 of the second informal India-China summit, PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held delegation-level talks at a resort in Chennai's Kovalam on Saturday.

Shortly after concluding their one-on-one discussion on day-2 of the second informal India-China summit, PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held delegation-level talks at a resort in Chennai's Kovalam on Saturday. The prime minister stated that strategic communication between the two countries has increased. He said that it was decided that the two countries will resolve differences in a "prudent" manner and not let them turn into disputes. "We had decided that we will remain sensitive towards each other's issues," PM added. PM Modi: We had decided that we will manage our differences prudently and won't allow them to turn into disputes. We will remain sensitive about our concerns and our relationship will contribute towards peace and stability in the world. https://t.co/R2r3kpM9Bd pic.twitter.com/wvu27sVT1s — ANI (@ANI) October 12, 2019 × New momentum The prime minister said that last year's informal summit in Wuhan, China "instilled a new momentum and trust in our relations and today's 'Chennai connect' is the start of a new era in India-China relations". "The first informal summit between India and China last year in Wuhan led to fresh stability in our relations and gave a fresh momentum." he said. PM Modi congratulated Xi for the completion of 70 years of Chinese national day. "Since the last 2,000 years, India and China have been the major economic powers and now also we are doing the same," PM Modi said. Watch: WION exclusively speaks to Vishnu Prakash, former diplomat over Indo-China informal summit × Like friends Chinese President Xi Jinping said that on Friday he engaged in candid conversations "like friends" with PM Modi. We held "heart to heart discussions on bilateral relations," Xi said. "We are really overwhelmed by your hospitality. My colleagues and I have felt that very strongly. This will be a memorable experience for us," President Xi said. Bonhomie Political and economic commentator Einar Tangen, in an exclusive conversation to WION, said that the summit, the engagement between the two leaders "looked very good". "It is all about the optics and it looked very good. The leaders looked very comfortable with each other," Tangen said. Real asset Former ambassador to China, Ashok Kamta said that the Mamallapuram summit "takes forward an important process that started at Wuhan". "I would regard this as a real asset," Kamta noted. The Chinese President arrived at the Chennai airport on Friday amid a rousing welcome. Shortly after his arrival, he left for Mamallapuram where the two leaders visited three UNESCO heritage sites and soaked in the cultural diversity of South India. PM Modi received President Xi at the Arjuna's Penance in traditional south Indian attire--veshti and angavastram, a south Indian garment draped over the shoulder. Both leaders were seen immersed in a friendly chat with PM Modi explaining to Xi the historical importance of the sites. Trade and terror were the focus of the first day of 2nd India-China informal summit in Mamallapuram. The two leaders spent around five hours of "quality time" with each other on Friday.

'Chennai connect' marks new era in India-China relations: PM Modi 

India and China made the right decision to have this informal summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chennai-connect-marks-new-era-in-india-china-relations-pm-modi-255431">delegation-level talks</a> with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the second informal summit in Tamil Nadu's Kovalam.

"We have made the right decision to have this informal summit and we can continue to have these kinds of meetings," Xi said.

Xi also said that he had "heart-to-heart" and "candid discussions like friends" with PM Modi on bilateral ties.&nbsp;

"Yesterday Prime Minister as you said, you and I had engaged in candid conversations like friends, heart to heart discussions on bilateral relations," said Xi, during India-China delegation-level talks.

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While praising the hospitality accorded to him and his delegation, Xi said, "We are overwhelmed by your hospitality. we really feel your sincere welcome during this visit".

"This initiative was put forward by you, accepted by me and it was indeed a good idea. The informal summit has resulted good," Chinese President also said as the delegation-level talks concluded.

Xi's short visit to India came to an end this afternoon as he left for Nepal in the second leg of his trip.

Upon his arrival, President Xi was accorded a grand welcome by people who lined the streets along with traditional drum players, creating a warm environment which personified the Indian belief of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'.

Prime Minister Modi took the visiting Chinese dignitary to three iconic monuments - Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball and the Shore Temple in Mamallapuram- before settling down for a colourful performance.

During the tour, Modi also gave a guided tour of the monuments to Xi.

The two leaders enjoyed a thrilling cultural performance at Shore Temple's complex in the evening.

The programme showcased the Indian classical dance forms of Kathakali and Bharatnatyam to fast-paced Carnatic music, highlighting the region's magnificent roots. 
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India and China made the right decision to have this informal summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday during the delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the second informal summit in Tamil Nadu's Kovalam.

India and China made the right decision to have this informal summit, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Saturday during the delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the second informal summit in Tamil Nadu's Kovalam. "We have made the right decision to have this informal summit and we can continue to have these kinds of meetings," Xi said. Xi also said that he had "heart-to-heart" and "candid discussions like friends" with PM Modi on bilateral ties. "Yesterday Prime Minister as you said, you and I had engaged in candid conversations like friends, heart to heart discussions on bilateral relations," said Xi, during India-China delegation-level talks. Watch: In conversation with Ashok Kantha & Einar Tangen over Indo-China informal summit | WION Exclusive × While praising the hospitality accorded to him and his delegation, Xi said, "We are overwhelmed by your hospitality. we really feel your sincere welcome during this visit". "This initiative was put forward by you, accepted by me and it was indeed a good idea. The informal summit has resulted good," Chinese President also said as the delegation-level talks concluded. Xi's short visit to India came to an end this afternoon as he left for Nepal in the second leg of his trip. Upon his arrival, President Xi was accorded a grand welcome by people who lined the streets along with traditional drum players, creating a warm environment which personified the Indian belief of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'. Prime Minister Modi took the visiting Chinese dignitary to three iconic monuments - Arjuna's Penance, Krishna's Butter Ball and the Shore Temple in Mamallapuram- before settling down for a colourful performance. During the tour, Modi also gave a guided tour of the monuments to Xi. The two leaders enjoyed a thrilling cultural performance at Shore Temple's complex in the evening. The programme showcased the Indian classical dance forms of Kathakali and Bharatnatyam to fast-paced Carnatic music, highlighting the region's magnificent roots.

India-China informal summit was a good idea, will continue to have such meetings: Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping is arriving in India for his second informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mahabalipuram town of Tamil Nadu. Watch this video to know more.

Modi-Xi meeting: Chennai school kids wear Xi Jinping masks

The stage is set for the second <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/mamallapuram-decked-up-for-second-india-china-informal-summit-255062">India-China informal summit</a> between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tamil Nadu's Mahabalipuram/Mamallapuram.&nbsp;

President Xi will be arriving at the Chennai International Airport on Friday afternoon.&nbsp;He will be arriving at Tamil Nadu's scenic coastal town of Mamallapuram today accompanied by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Politburo members. From the Indian side, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will accompany the Prime Minister.&nbsp;

The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard are on alert and have deployed warships, at some distance from the shore in Mamallapuram, to provide security from any seaborne threat.

On the first day of Jinping's visit, he will meet PM Modi in Mamallapuram and visit some UNESCO world heritage sites in the evening.

The leaders will get a guided tour of three monuments - Arjuna's penance, an intricately carved ancient sculpture; Krishna's Butter Ball - a big round boulder perched on a slope; and Pancha Rathas - a five chariots monument complex.

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A cultural programme will be organised in honour of the visiting leader at the Shore Temple on Friday evening. Modi will then host the Chinese President for dinner. On Saturday, Modi and Xi will have one-to-one meeting followed by delegation-level talks.

At the informal summit, President Xi and PM Modi are expected to hold discussions on bilateral, regional and global importance and exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, no Memorandum&nbsp;of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between India and China. The nature of the summit will essentially be similar to the first summit that took place in China's Wuhan last year.

The leaders will discuss regional, global and bilateral issues and ways to boost bilateral ties and trade. Shortly before Xi's departure for Nepal, PM Modi will host lunch for Xi on Saturday afternoon.

The historical city of Mamallapuram holds significance for the Xi-Modi meet. The town enjoys a China connection and has had ancient maritime links with the country during the Pallava dynasty.

Xi-Modi meet comes in the backdrop of Beijing supporting Islamabad in raising the matter of abrogation of Article 370. China had criticised New Delhi's move on Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised the matter at the UN General Assembly last month.

India continues to maintain that the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/kashmir-internal-matter-india-reaffirms-on-eve-of-second-india-china-informal-summit-254806">abrogation of Article 370 is an internal matter</a>.

After a meeting between Xi and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Beijing in a joint statement on Wednesday stated that China is "paying close attention to the current situation in Jammu &amp; Kashmir" and that the matter should be "properly and peacefully resolved based on the UN Charter, relevant UN Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements."

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The stage is set for the second India-China informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tamil Nadu's Mahabalipuram/Mamallapuram.

The stage is set for the second India-China informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Tamil Nadu's Mahabalipuram/Mamallapuram. President Xi will be arriving at the Chennai International Airport on Friday afternoon. He will be arriving at Tamil Nadu's scenic coastal town of Mamallapuram today accompanied by China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Politburo members. From the Indian side, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will accompany the Prime Minister. The Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard are on alert and have deployed warships, at some distance from the shore in Mamallapuram, to provide security from any seaborne threat. On the first day of Jinping's visit, he will meet PM Modi in Mamallapuram and visit some UNESCO world heritage sites in the evening. The leaders will get a guided tour of three monuments - Arjuna's penance, an intricately carved ancient sculpture; Krishna's Butter Ball - a big round boulder perched on a slope; and Pancha Rathas - a five chariots monument complex. × A cultural programme will be organised in honour of the visiting leader at the Shore Temple on Friday evening. Modi will then host the Chinese President for dinner. On Saturday, Modi and Xi will have one-to-one meeting followed by delegation-level talks. At the informal summit, President Xi and PM Modi are expected to hold discussions on bilateral, regional and global importance and exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement. According to the Ministry of External Affairs, no Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between India and China. The nature of the summit will essentially be similar to the first summit that took place in China's Wuhan last year. The leaders will discuss regional, global and bilateral issues and ways to boost bilateral ties and trade. Shortly before Xi's departure for Nepal, PM Modi will host lunch for Xi on Saturday afternoon. The historical city of Mamallapuram holds significance for the Xi-Modi meet. The town enjoys a China connection and has had ancient maritime links with the country during the Pallava dynasty. Xi-Modi meet comes in the backdrop of Beijing supporting Islamabad in raising the matter of abrogation of Article 370. China had criticised New Delhi's move on Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised the matter at the UN General Assembly last month. India continues to maintain that the abrogation of Article 370 is an internal matter. After a meeting between Xi and Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, Beijing in a joint statement on Wednesday stated that China is "paying close attention to the current situation in Jammu & Kashmir" and that the matter should be "properly and peacefully resolved based on the UN Charter, relevant UN Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements." (With inputs from ANI)

Second India-China informal summit: Xi Jinping to meet PM Modi in Mamallapuram today 

Security has been heightened in Mamallapuram ahead of the second informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping that is scheduled to take place today.

Indian Coast Guard ships were deployed in the waters near the Shore Temple--the second century-old granite architecture built by the Pallava kings.

According to Indian government sources, the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard have deployed warships at some distance from the seashore to provide security from any seaborne threat to the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi.

The historic coastal town of Mahabalipuram will provide the setting for the meeting between Modi and Xi as the two leaders will have tete-a-tete as also delegation-level talks to strengthen bilateral ties.

The summit will provide an opportunity to the two leaders to continue their discussions on overarching issues of bilateral, regional and global importance and to exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

Xi will arrive at the Chennai International Airport on Friday afternoon, while the Indian Prime Minister will reach the city shortly before noon.

They will have guided tour of three monuments - Arjuna's penance, an intricately carved ancient sculpture; Krishna's Butter Ball - a big round boulder perched on a slope; and Pancha Rathas - a five chariots monument complex.

No Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), agreements would be signed or joint communique issued. The two leaders had their first inaugural informal summit in China`s Wuhan on April 27 and 28 last year.&nbsp; 
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Security has been heightened in Mamallapuram ahead of the second informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping that is scheduled to take place today.

Security has been heightened in Mamallapuram ahead of the second informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping that is scheduled to take place today. Indian Coast Guard ships were deployed in the waters near the Shore Temple--the second century-old granite architecture built by the Pallava kings. According to Indian government sources, the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard have deployed warships at some distance from the seashore to provide security from any seaborne threat to the meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi. The historic coastal town of Mahabalipuram will provide the setting for the meeting between Modi and Xi as the two leaders will have tete-a-tete as also delegation-level talks to strengthen bilateral ties. The summit will provide an opportunity to the two leaders to continue their discussions on overarching issues of bilateral, regional and global importance and to exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. Xi will arrive at the Chennai International Airport on Friday afternoon, while the Indian Prime Minister will reach the city shortly before noon. They will have guided tour of three monuments - Arjuna's penance, an intricately carved ancient sculpture; Krishna's Butter Ball - a big round boulder perched on a slope; and Pancha Rathas - a five chariots monument complex. No Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs), agreements would be signed or joint communique issued. The two leaders had their first inaugural informal summit in China`s Wuhan on April 27 and 28 last year.

Security heightened in Mamallapuram ahead of Xi-Modi summit

The second India-China informal summit began in the coastal town of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/stage-set-for-modi-xi-second-informal-summit-at-picturesque-mamallapuram-255273">Mamallapuram</a> on Friday with PM Modi providing a guided tour of housands of year old UNESCO world heritage sites of Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna's Butterball, Panch Rathas and Shore Temple to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/pm-modi-president-xi-jinping-a-study-in-contrast-255342#domestic-issues-trouble-xi-jinping-255332">Chinese President Xi Jinping</a>.&nbsp;

This was followed by a cultural extravaganza that lasted for two hours.

Modi received President Xi at the Arjuna's Penance in traditional south Indian attire--veshti and angavastram, a south Indian garment draped over the shoulder. Both leaders were seen immersed in a friendly chat with PM Modi explaining to Xi the historical importance of the sites. The duo shook hands five times during the entire period and drank coconut water at the Panch Ratha site were they sat for 15 minutes.&nbsp;

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Modi gifted President Xi a Nachiarkoil lamp -- a branched Annam lamp and Thanjavur painting of dancing Saraswathi. &nbsp;

Xi also met eight top Indian officials including External Affair minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, Gopal Baglay, Joint Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and Indian envoy to China Vikram Misri at the shore temple. &nbsp;

PM Modi also hosted a dinner for the visiting leader in the backdrop of historic Shore temple at the Mahabalipuram beach in which Tamil delicacies both non-vegetarian and vegetarian were on the menu.&nbsp;

Modi and Xi will again meet on Friday morning before the delegation-level talks.

The second India-China informal summit began in the coastal town of Mamallapuram on Friday with PM Modi providing a guided tour of housands of year old UNESCO world heritage sites of Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna's Butterball, Panch Rathas and Shore Temple to Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The second India-China informal summit began in the coastal town of Mamallapuram on Friday with PM Modi providing a guided tour of housands of year old UNESCO world heritage sites of Arjuna’s Penance, Krishna's Butterball, Panch Rathas and Shore Temple to Chinese President Xi Jinping. This was followed by a cultural extravaganza that lasted for two hours. Modi received President Xi at the Arjuna's Penance in traditional south Indian attire--veshti and angavastram, a south Indian garment draped over the shoulder. Both leaders were seen immersed in a friendly chat with PM Modi explaining to Xi the historical importance of the sites. The duo shook hands five times during the entire period and drank coconut water at the Panch Ratha site were they sat for 15 minutes. The cultural programme ended with a prayer for peace and harmony. pic.twitter.com/XS2JTa7mws — PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 11, 2019 × Modi gifted President Xi a Nachiarkoil lamp -- a branched Annam lamp and Thanjavur painting of dancing Saraswathi. Xi also met eight top Indian officials including External Affair minister S Jaishankar, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, Gopal Baglay, Joint Secretary, Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and Indian envoy to China Vikram Misri at the shore temple. PM Modi also hosted a dinner for the visiting leader in the backdrop of historic Shore temple at the Mahabalipuram beach in which Tamil delicacies both non-vegetarian and vegetarian were on the menu. Modi and Xi will again meet on Friday morning before the delegation-level talks.

Modi-Xi Jinping soak in cultural extravaganza as second informal summit gets underway in Mamallapuram

PM Modi-President Xi Jinping: A study in contrast

Chinese President, Xi Jinping will land in Chennai today for the informal summit.

Mamallapuram ready to host Xi and Modi

PM gives Xi temple tour of Mahabalipuram. Watch video to know more.

PM gives Xi temple tour of Mahabalipuram

A red carpet was rolled out on Friday to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping in the city with a grand cultural performance at the airport and school students waving flags of India and China in full display.&nbsp;

Children in a large number were also seen holding cute panda soft toys.&nbsp;

With Xi`s photo in the backdrop, children stood in a pattern to say `welcome` in Chinese. `Hearty welcome` was also written in yellow close to the formation of the pupils, who were dressed in red T-shirts.

The Chinese President arrived in Chennai to kick start a two-day informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mamallapuram, a coastal town located about 56-km south of Chennai.

Xi will proceed to Mamallapuram amid tight security by road, where he will meet Prime Minister Modi.

The Chennai airport was also decked with flowers, banana leaves and flags of both India and China in the honour of the Chinese President.

Security has also been heightened across Chennai and Mamallapuram.&nbsp;

Normal traffic in the city has also been diverted at many places in a bid to ensure safety. Xi is accompanied by China`s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Politburo members on his visit.

The Chennai informal summit will provide an opportunity to the two leaders to continue their discussions on overarching issues of bilateral, regional and global importance and to exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

In the summit, the focus of the talks is likely to be on steps to ensure mutual development and expanding overall ties between the two countries.

A red carpet was rolled out on Friday to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping in the city with a grand cultural performance at the airport and school students waving flags of India and China in full display.

A red carpet was rolled out on Friday to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping in the city with a grand cultural performance at the airport and school students waving flags of India and China in full display. Children in a large number were also seen holding cute panda soft toys. With Xi`s photo in the backdrop, children stood in a pattern to say `welcome` in Chinese. `Hearty welcome` was also written in yellow close to the formation of the pupils, who were dressed in red T-shirts. The Chinese President arrived in Chennai to kick start a two-day informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Mamallapuram, a coastal town located about 56-km south of Chennai. Xi will proceed to Mamallapuram amid tight security by road, where he will meet Prime Minister Modi. The Chennai airport was also decked with flowers, banana leaves and flags of both India and China in the honour of the Chinese President. Security has also been heightened across Chennai and Mamallapuram. Normal traffic in the city has also been diverted at many places in a bid to ensure safety. Xi is accompanied by China`s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Politburo members on his visit. The Chennai informal summit will provide an opportunity to the two leaders to continue their discussions on overarching issues of bilateral, regional and global importance and to exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. In the summit, the focus of the talks is likely to be on steps to ensure mutual development and expanding overall ties between the two countries.

India rolls out red carpet to welcome Xi Jinping in Chennai

Xi Jinping arrives in Chennai for 2nd informal summit with PM Modi. To know more watch the video

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Chennai

The agenda for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/chinese-president-xi-jinping-to-arrive-in-chennai-for-second-india-china-informal-summit-will-meet-pm-modi-in-mamallapuram-today-255091">second India-China informal summit</a> seems definite - talks on boosting bilateral ties, trade, connectivity, border security and resolving regional and global issues. The informal summit between <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-arrives-in-mamallapuram-ahead-of-informal-summit-with-president-xi-255157">Prime Minister Narendra Modi</a> and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Tamil Nadu's Mahabalipuram/Mamallapuram.

On the first day of Jinping's visit on Friday, he will meet PM Modi in Mamallapuram and visit some UNESCO world heritage sites in the evening. On Saturday, Modi and Xi will have one-to-one meeting followed by delegation-level talks.

Bilateral, regional issues

During the informal summit, President Xi and PM Modi are expected to hold discussions on bilateral, regional and global importance and exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement.&nbsp;

No MoUs

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, no Memorandum&nbsp;of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between India and China. The nature of the summit will essentially be similar to the first summit that took place in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/modi-xi-summit-in-wuhan-removed-several-misconceptions-between-india-and-china-indian-envoy-177673">Wuhan, China last year</a>.

Border security, confidence-building&nbsp;

The leaders are expected to agree on new security measures along the unsettled border, officials said, in an effort to smooth ties ruffled by differences over Kashmir, news agency Reuters reported.&nbsp;

The two sides will move forward on a set of confidence-building measures, an Indian source briefed on the discussions told Reuters.

"Priority will be given to enhancing confidence-building measures and people-to-people exchanges," Reuters quoted a second government source.

Territorial disputes, trade deficit, 5G

The prime minister will also hold one-to-one talks designed for a free exchange of ideas on issues ranging from territorial disputes to India's ballooning trade deficit with China and the question of allowing Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei into India's 5G network.

"Xi will have in-depth communication with Modi on issues that have overall, long-term and strategic significance on bilateral relations, set the tune and guide the direction for the future development of the ties," Chinese state media quoted Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui as saying.

Differences remain

The meet comes in the backdrop of Beijing supporting Islamabad in raising the matter of abrogation of Article 370.&nbsp;

China had criticised New Delhi's move on Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised the matter at the UN General Assembly last month.

India continues to maintain that the abrogation of Article 370 is an internal matter.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/post-wuhan-india-china-decide-to-set-up-militaryhotline-report-134118">Wuhan</a> - a milestone!

Last year, PM Modi visited Wuhan in China for the first informal summit. Former External Affairs Minister late Sushma Swaraj had termed the meeting a "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wuhan-was-a-milestone-pm-modi-president-xi-have-personal-connect-sushma-swaraj-185698">milestone in bilateral relations</a>".&nbsp;

She added, "the armies of both countries are making effort to strengthen contacts and implement confidence-building measures. This will help to promote peace and tranquillity at India-China border which is an important prerequisite for the smooth development of bilateral relations."

The prime minister had said that the Wuhan summit provided "<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/wuhan-provided-stability-and-momentum-to-india-china-ties-pm-modi-to-xi-226895">stability and momentum</a>" to India-China ties.&nbsp;

The decision to establish the India-China High-Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges was taken during the Wuhan informal summit.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

The agenda for the second India-China informal summit seems definite - talks on boosting bilateral ties, trade, connectivity, border security and resolving regional and global issues.

The agenda for the second India-China informal summit seems definite - talks on boosting bilateral ties, trade, connectivity, border security and resolving regional and global issues. The informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping will take place in Tamil Nadu's Mahabalipuram/Mamallapuram. On the first day of Jinping's visit on Friday, he will meet PM Modi in Mamallapuram and visit some UNESCO world heritage sites in the evening. On Saturday, Modi and Xi will have one-to-one meeting followed by delegation-level talks. Bilateral, regional issues During the informal summit, President Xi and PM Modi are expected to hold discussions on bilateral, regional and global importance and exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement. No MoUs According to the Ministry of External Affairs, no Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between India and China. The nature of the summit will essentially be similar to the first summit that took place in Wuhan, China last year. Border security, confidence-building The leaders are expected to agree on new security measures along the unsettled border, officials said, in an effort to smooth ties ruffled by differences over Kashmir, news agency Reuters reported. The two sides will move forward on a set of confidence-building measures, an Indian source briefed on the discussions told Reuters. "Priority will be given to enhancing confidence-building measures and people-to-people exchanges," Reuters quoted a second government source. Territorial disputes, trade deficit, 5G The prime minister will also hold one-to-one talks designed for a free exchange of ideas on issues ranging from territorial disputes to India's ballooning trade deficit with China and the question of allowing Chinese telecoms equipment maker Huawei into India's 5G network. "Xi will have in-depth communication with Modi on issues that have overall, long-term and strategic significance on bilateral relations, set the tune and guide the direction for the future development of the ties," Chinese state media quoted Vice Foreign Minister Luo Zhaohui as saying. Differences remain The meet comes in the backdrop of Beijing supporting Islamabad in raising the matter of abrogation of Article 370. China had criticised New Delhi's move on Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised the matter at the UN General Assembly last month. India continues to maintain that the abrogation of Article 370 is an internal matter. Wuhan - a milestone! Last year, PM Modi visited Wuhan in China for the first informal summit. Former External Affairs Minister late Sushma Swaraj had termed the meeting a "milestone in bilateral relations". She added, "the armies of both countries are making effort to strengthen contacts and implement confidence-building measures. This will help to promote peace and tranquillity at India-China border which is an important prerequisite for the smooth development of bilateral relations." The prime minister had said that the Wuhan summit provided "stability and momentum" to India-China ties. The decision to establish the India-China High-Level Mechanism on Cultural and People-to-People Exchanges was taken during the Wuhan informal summit. (With inputs from agencies)

Modi-Xi second informal summit: Focus on border security, boosting trade and bilateral ties 

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-xi-jinping-second-informal-summit-focus-on-border-security-boosting-trade-and-bilateral-ties-255155">Chinese President Xi Jinping</a> arrived at the Chennai airport on Friday afternoon to witness a red-carpet welcome and a rousing display of performances by folk dancers.&nbsp;

President Xi was received&nbsp;by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K&nbsp;Palaniswami and Governor Banwarilal Purohit.

He will be heading to the coastal town of Mahabalipuram/Mamallapuram for the second India-China informal summit with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pm-modi-arrives-in-mamallapuram-ahead-of-informal-summit-with-president-xi-255157">PM Narendra Modi</a>.&nbsp;

After his arrival in Mamallapuram, President Xi and PM Modi will be taken on a guided tour to three UNESCO world heritage sites - Arjuna’s Penance, Panch Rathas and Shore temple - in the evening.

Later in the day, the two leaders will attend a cultural performance at Shore temple after which the prime minister will host dinner for the visiting Chinese president.&nbsp;Local Tamil cuisine, including Thakkali Rasam, Arachavitta Sambar, Kadalai Kuruma and Kavanarasi Halwa, will be served to Chinese President at dinner today.

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On Saturday, India and China will hold delegation-level talks. PM Modi will host a lunch for the Chinese president before his departure to Nepal.&nbsp;

The duration of the engagement between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi will be around 6 hours. The one-on-one meeting between the leaders will last around 40 minutes. Both sides to issue press statements, news agency ANI reported.&nbsp;

The meet comes in the backdrop of Beijing supporting Islamabad in raising the matter of abrogation of Article 370.&nbsp;

China had criticised New Delhi's move on Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised the matter at the UN General Assembly last month.

India continues to maintain that the abrogation of Article 370 is an internal matter.

The leaders are expected to hold talks on boosting bilateral ties, trade, connectivity, border security and resolving regional and global issues during the summit.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the Chennai airport on Friday afternoon to witness a red-carpet welcome and a rousing display of performances by folk dancers.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived at the Chennai airport on Friday afternoon to witness a red-carpet welcome and a rousing display of performances by folk dancers. President Xi was received by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Governor Banwarilal Purohit. He will be heading to the coastal town of Mahabalipuram/Mamallapuram for the second India-China informal summit with PM Narendra Modi. After his arrival in Mamallapuram, President Xi and PM Modi will be taken on a guided tour to three UNESCO world heritage sites - Arjuna’s Penance, Panch Rathas and Shore temple - in the evening. Later in the day, the two leaders will attend a cultural performance at Shore temple after which the prime minister will host dinner for the visiting Chinese president. Local Tamil cuisine, including Thakkali Rasam, Arachavitta Sambar, Kadalai Kuruma and Kavanarasi Halwa, will be served to Chinese President at dinner today. × On Saturday, India and China will hold delegation-level talks. PM Modi will host a lunch for the Chinese president before his departure to Nepal. The duration of the engagement between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi will be around 6 hours. The one-on-one meeting between the leaders will last around 40 minutes. Both sides to issue press statements, news agency ANI reported. The meet comes in the backdrop of Beijing supporting Islamabad in raising the matter of abrogation of Article 370. China had criticised New Delhi's move on Kashmir. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised the matter at the UN General Assembly last month. India continues to maintain that the abrogation of Article 370 is an internal matter. The leaders are expected to hold talks on boosting bilateral ties, trade, connectivity, border security and resolving regional and global issues during the summit.

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Chennai, will meet PM Modi at Mamallapuram

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Preparations are being done at the Chennai airport ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival.

The airport premises have been decorated with flowers, banana leaves and flags of both India and China to welcome him.

The Chinese President will visit Chennai from October 11-12 to participate in the second informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The airport is being decked up traditionally with banana leaves, flower garlands, and fruits.

Thousands of Police security personnel have stationed ahead of the Chinese President`s arrival.

Flags of India and China have also been erected outside the airport.

The cleaning process is being carried out around the airport zone.

The second informal summit will be held in Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu. The two leaders had their first inaugural informal summit in China`s Wuhan from April 27 to 28 last year.

The forthcoming Chennai informal summit will provide an opportunity to the two leaders to continue their discussions on overarching issues of bilateral, regional and global importance and to exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.

In the Mamallapuram summit, the focus of the talks is likely to be on steps to ensure mutual development and expanding overall ties.&nbsp;

Preparations are being done at the Chennai airport ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival. The airport premises have been decorated with flowers, banana leaves and flags of both India and China to welcome him.

Preparations are being done at the Chennai airport ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival. The airport premises have been decorated with flowers, banana leaves and flags of both India and China to welcome him. The Chinese President will visit Chennai from October 11-12 to participate in the second informal summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The airport is being decked up traditionally with banana leaves, flower garlands, and fruits. Thousands of Police security personnel have stationed ahead of the Chinese President`s arrival. Flags of India and China have also been erected outside the airport. The cleaning process is being carried out around the airport zone. The second informal summit will be held in Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu. The two leaders had their first inaugural informal summit in China`s Wuhan from April 27 to 28 last year. The forthcoming Chennai informal summit will provide an opportunity to the two leaders to continue their discussions on overarching issues of bilateral, regional and global importance and to exchange views on deepening India-China Closer Development Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement. In the Mamallapuram summit, the focus of the talks is likely to be on steps to ensure mutual development and expanding overall ties.

Preparations underway at Chennai airport to welcome Xi Jinping for 2nd informal summit

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