Modi-Xi Jinping meet: Mamallapuram fishermen asked not to go fishing

Ahe of Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping's summit at Mamallapuram on October 11-12, fisheries department of state has asked all fishermen of area to t go fishing in sea from Thursday onwards.  fishing boats have been asked to remain offshore until furr tice by department.

According to reports, fishermen's association president S Vijayakumar said, "Officials called and told us to t go for fishing in sea from Thursday."

fishermen are hoping to be allowed to go for fishing post 4 days. According to fishermen's association president, re are 62 registered and 15 unregistered fishing boats in Mamallapuram area.

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Summit

In an official statement released by Ministry of External Affairs, it is stated that forthcoming Chennai Informal Summit "will provide an opportunity for two leers to continue ir discussions on overarching issues of bilateral, regional and global importance."  two world leers will exchange views on strengning India-China Closer Development Partnership. Chinese President is visiting India for second informal summit at invitation of PM Modi.

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summit between two 'Asian Giants' will be held in coastal town of Mamallapuram in Chennai. Ahe of crucial summit between PM Modi and Xi Jinping, last-minute preparations are underway. 

According to sources, meeting between two leers does t have a fixed nda. However, meeting is believed to be focussing on improving people to people contact.

Earlier in day reports of both countries holding joint anti-terror exercise also emerged.

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