On Day 2 of India China informal summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese president Xi Jinping are engaged in a one-on-one meet at Tamil Nadu’s Taj Fisherman’s Cove Resort and Spa on Saturday.
At the Tango Hall of the 5-star hotel in Mamallapuram, the two leaders will hold delegation level talks, which will be followed by a lunch hosted by PM Modi.
The Chinese president will then head to Nepal for a two day visit.
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Chennai vision marks new era: PM Modi tells Xi Jinping
In his opening remarks before the delegation level talks, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Chinese president Xi Jinping that the Chennai vision marks a new era in India-China cooperation.
India, China should respect, learn from each other, says Beijing
In an official statement on Saturday, India and China agreed to “promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.”
The statement was issued by official news agency, Xinhua. Later in the day, Beijing is expected to release a more detailed statement on the outcome of the 2nd India China informal summit.
PM Modi, Xi Jinping likely to issue statements after meet
The Prime Minister and Chinese president are likely to issue statements after their one-on-one meet at the resort.
Today’s meeting will focus on international and regional issues, as per Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale, reported news agency ANI.
PM Modi, Xi Jinping begin one-on-one talks at Mamallapuram resort
PM Modi and Xi Jinping have begun one-on-one talks at Mamallapuram resort. Post the one-on-one meeting, two leaders will engage in delegation level talks.
PM Modi, Xi Jinping to reach Kovalam
PM Modi and Chinese president Xi Jinping are scheduled to reach Taj’s Cove Resort and Spa in Kovalam.
The two leaders will then engage in a one-on-one meet at Machaan in the 5-star hotel, which we followed by delegation-level talks at the Tango Hall of the hotel.
PM begins Day 2 of summit with plogging on Mamallapuram beach
Before heading to meet Chinese president Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a walk at a beach in Mamallapuram. He was also seen plogging on the beach. He handed over his ‘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,” the Prime Minister tweeted along with a video.
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
PM Modi takes a walk at Mamallapuram beach
Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a ‘refreshing walk’ at a beach in Mamallapuram early Saturday. The PM tweeted photos where he was seen walking by the sea and exercising using a wooden acupressure dumbbell.
Day 2 of India China informal summit set to begin
The second day of India China informal summit will begin shortly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese president Xi Jinping are set to hold a one-on-one meet and delegation level talks before the Chinese president heads for Nepal.
Source: HindustanTimes