Today's meeting will focus on international and regional issues.
PM Narendra Modi on Saturday welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping at Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel in Tamil Nadu's Kovalam, on day of the 2nd informal summit between the two leaders.
Today's meeting will focus on international and regional issues, announced Foreign Secretary Vijay K Gokhale and the two sides will also issue separate statements of the outcomes of the two-day informal summit between Prime Minister Modi and President Xi.
#WATCH PM Narendra Modi: The Wuhan spirit 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. #Modixijinping pic.twitter.com/4jnXFGjTnF
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#WATCH Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel in Kovalam. pic.twitter.com/Ph9fP1ztIo
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The focus of the meeting is likely to find 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.
Tamil Nadu: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel in Kovalam pic.twitter.com/oIADZvHYDj
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Modi-Xi 2nd informal summit day 2 | highlights
14:55 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Delhi after concluding the second informal summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Chennai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves for Delhi after concluding the second informal summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/r1zBIa6V8y
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13:54 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
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.
Chennai: 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. #TamilNadu pic.twitter.com/0o0cEZ4QAY
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13:32 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel in Kovalam for Chennai.
Tamil Nadu: Chinese President Xi Jinping departs from Taj Fisherman's Cove hotel in Kovalam for Chennai. pic.twitter.com/QzsIvpjkSi
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13:11 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
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.
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 pic.twitter.com/8E3VRPiUsO
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13:05 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
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.
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. pic.twitter.com/YQS48oQwi2
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13:00 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
"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," PM Modi on India-China relations.
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
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12:07 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
"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," PM Modi said.
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. #Modixijinping pic.twitter.com/kd7kboLUdd
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12:05 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
"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," Xi Jinping said.
12:01 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
"Yesterday Prime Minister as you said, you and I had engaged in candid conversations like friends, heart to heart discussions on bilateral relations," Chinese President Xi Jinping said.
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 pic.twitter.com/OiPaztXoNy
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11:59 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
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.
PM Narendra Modi: 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. #Modixijinping pic.twitter.com/8xAG95A1Tb
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11:57 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
There have been deep cultural and trade relations between China and the state of Tamil Nadu. For the most part of the last 2,000 years, India and China have been economic powers.
11:55 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
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.
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. pic.twitter.com/zKGcBC0rV8
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11:10 IST | Saturday, October 12, 2019
PM Narendra Modi and Chinese President 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. pic.twitter.com/7aE5nM72Ae
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Earlier on Friday, PM Modi received Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mamallapuram where he took him to tour to iconic monuments, ancient temples. The two leaders indulged in informal talks which lasted for several hours.
(With inputs from ANI)
1. Modi accepts Xi's invitation for third informal summit in China
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted the invitation of President Xi Jinping to visit China for a third informal summit next year. President Xi extended the invitation during the second informal summit in Mamallapuram of Tamil Nadu.
Addressing the media after the summit, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale on Saturday said, "Prime Minister Modi and President Xi also appraised the practice of Informal Summits in a positive light as providing an important opportunity to deepen dialogue and to promote mutual understanding at the Leaders' level in line with the 'Wuhan Spirit' and the 'Chennai Connect'."
"They agreed to continue this practice in the future. President Xi invited Prime Minister Modi to visit China for the 3rd Informal Summit. Prime Minister Modi has accepted the invitation," he added.
The dates and location of the summit are yet to be decided.
During the second summit, both leaders held "heart-to-heart" and "candid discussions like friends" on a series of issues.
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. (Photo: @narendramodi Twitter)
2. Modi-Xi discussed terror, trade on Friday
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On Friday, Xi and Modi spend five hours of "quality time" and held discussions on a wide range of issues including the unbalanced trade that exists between the two countries and ways to counter radicalisation and terrorism.
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.
After the cultural performance, Modi hosted a special dinner for Xi. The one-on-one discussion over dinner lasted of 150 minutes, Ghokhle said. (Photo: @narendramodi Twitter)
3. Modi to host lunch for Xi Jinping
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Prime Minister Modi will also host a lunch for President Xi, following which the Chinese leader will proceed to Chennai airport where he will depart for a two-day state visit to Nepal.
Security in the capital of Tamil Nadu has been beefed up ahead of talks with security agencies put on high alert. (Photo: @narendramodi Twitter)
