Modi-Xi Summit LIVE Updates: PM Modi leaves for Delhi after concluding the second informal summit

PM Modi, Xi Jinping at Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel in Kovalam

Tamil Nadu: PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel in Kovalam.

Delegation level talks begin between Indian and China

Kovalam (Tamil Nadu): Delegation level talks begin between Indian and China. PM Narendra Modi, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale are present.

Strategic communication between India, China has increased, says PM Narendra Modi

PM Narendra Modi: There have been deep cultural and trade relations between China and the state of Tamil Nadu. For most part of the last 2000 years, India and China have been economic powers. The first informal summit between India and China last year in Wuhan led to fresh stability in our relations and gave a fresh momentum. Strategic communication between our two countries has also increased.

Really overwhelmed by India's hospitality' says Chinese President Xi Jinping

Chinese President Xi Jinping: Yesterday Prime Minister as you said, you and I had engaged in candid conversations like friends, heart to heart discussions on bilateral relations. We are really overwhelmed by your hospitality. Me and my colleagues have felt that very strongly. This will be a memorable experience for me and us.

PM Narendra Modi, Xi Jinping at an exhibition on artefacts and handloom

PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at an exhibition on artefacts and handloom at Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel in Kovalam, Tamil Nadu.

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Wuhan summit instilled new momentum, 'Chennai vision' is start of new era in Indo-China relations: PM Modi

PM Narendra Modi: The Wuhan summit instilled a new momentum and trust in our relations and today's 'Chennai vision' is the start of a new era in India-China relations. 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.

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Chinese President Xi jinping leaves the Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel

Tamil nadu: Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel in Kovalam for Chennai.

Chinese President Xi Jinping's hand-woven silk potrait was weaved in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

The hand-woven silk portrait of Chinese President Xi Jinping gifted by PM Narendra Modi, was created by weavers of Sri Ramalinga Sowdambigai Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society in Sirumugaipudur in Coimbatore District. #TamilNadu

A total of 6 hours of one to one meeting was held between the two leaders: Vijay Gokhale

Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale says, the two leaders today had a conversation for almost 90 minutes, followed by delegation level talks and then lunch was hosted by PM Modi. A total of 6 hours of one to one meeting was held between the two leaders during this summit.

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Both leaders agreed it was important to deal with challenges of terrorism and radicalisation, says Vijay Gokhale

Vijay Gokhale, Foreign Secretary says, Both leaders agreed that it was important to deal with challenges of terrorism and radicalisation in an increasingly complex world. Both are leaders of countries which are not only large in terms of areas & population but also in terms of diversity.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping leaves for Nepal

Chinese President Xi Jinping departs for Nepal; he was on a 2-day visit to India for the second informal summit with PM Narendra Modi in Mahabalipuram.

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PM Modi leaves for Delhi after concluding the second informal summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Delhi after concluding the second informal summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mahabalipuram

Source: ANI