Apt Mahabalipuram refreshment follows 2018 Wuhan Tea as Modi-Xi meet

As Chinese president Xi Jinping arrived in Mamallapuram on Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed him, while dressed in tritional South Indian attire - Veshti paired with a white shirt and an 'Angavastram'. leers started ir informal talks at Pancha Rathas while sipping coconut water, that was offered to Chinese premier by Prime Minister Modi. tably, in ir first informal summit at Wuhan, two leers h tea after a walk along East Lake in Wuhan. Earlier, when  Prime Minister hosted Chinese president in 2014 at Sabarmati riverfront of Gujarat, y h lavish auntic Gujarati dinner. 

PM Modi drinking tea with Xi Jinping in Wuhan 

PM Modi offering coconut water to Xi Jinping in Mamallapuram 

Earlier, as Xi reached Chennai, Prime Minister took to Twitter to welcome him. He wrote: Welcome to India, President Xi Jinping!' As both leers met on Friday, y shook hands and walked inside Arjuna's Penance, first site of visit in Mahabalipuram during ir second informal summit. 

Much-anticipated PM Modi-Xi Jinping handshake in Mamallapuram, watch

Dinner menu of Modi-Xi summit

As per sources, Xi Jinping will be given a ‘Taste of India’ with a special focus on South Indian delicacies in his dinner on Friday. At a special dinner hosted by PM Modi in hour of Chinese President in Mamallapuram in evening, choicest of Indian culinary delights are going to be put on display. Sources have ded that special focus of dinner for evening is placed on showcasing  diverse cuisines of South India. From Kalai Kuruma and Kavanarasi Halwa to Thakkali Rasam and Arachavitta Sambar, menu on offer is going to reflect ermous diversity of south Indian culinary tritions. Regional cuisines like Chettin and Karaikudi will also be put on display at visiting dignitary’s dinner table on Friday evening.

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Mamallapuram - venue of Modi- Xi informal meet

old seaport town in Kanchipuram, also kwn as Mahabalipuram, is site for visit of Chinese premier and Prime Minister Modi. old seaport is a UNESCO World Herit site and has a rich history. seaport served as a gateway for import and export of goods to and fro South India and China back in 7th century. From informal meet between two Asian leers, both countries hope to explore historical and cultural connection between Mamallapuram and China. Mamallapuram, city of Mamalla, is named after Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman-I. Kanchipuram was capital of Pallavas around sixth century and Mamallapuram, a major seaport, was used to establish tre links with South-East Asian countries, including China.

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PM Modi's - Xi Jinping's schedule on Friday

PM Modi reached Chennai on Friday around 12.30, after which he flew to Mahabalipuram helip. Around 2, Chinese premier Xi Jinping reached Chennai. summit between Asian giants will begin at 5 in evening. PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled for a guided tour to three of monuments at Mahabalipuram. Next, both leers will be attending a cultural program at Shore Temple at 6 in evening. two leers will n have a private dinner.

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