• By Aalok Sensharma
  • Sat, 12 Oct 2019 04:20 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

New Delhi | Jagran News Desk: Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in India on Friday for a two-day visit and held a one-on-one discussion with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on various issues in the coastal historic city of Mamallapuram. The two leaders also discussed matters related to trade and the economy.

Upon his arrival, the Chinese President was accorded a grand welcome by people who lined the streets along with traditional drum players, creating a warm environment that personified the Indian belief of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'.

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The first summit between the two leaders was held in Wuhan, China, last year on April 27-28. During the delegation-level talks, Xi had said that it was the right decision to have this kind of informal summit.

PM Modi exchanging gifts with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mamallapuram.

PM Modi exchanging gifts with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mamallapuram.

PM Modi exchanging gifts with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mamallapuram.

PM Modi having a tête-à-tête with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mamallapuram.

PM Modi having a tête-à-tête with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Mamallapuram.

PM Modi at delegation level talks in Mamallapuram. 

PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Mamallapuram this morning.

PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at Arjuna's Penance and Krishna's Butter Ball in Mamallapuram.

PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping visit Shore Temple monuments in Mamallapuram.

PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping visit Shore Temple monuments in Mamallapuram.

PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Pancha Rathas complex in Mamallapuram.

PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Pancha Rathas complex in Mamallapuram.