Published 15:32 IST, October 13th 2019
PM Modi pens poem while strolling on Mahabalipuram beach
PM Modi on Sunday shared a poem on Twitter expressing vivid emotions about life; he penned this poem while strolling on the beach of Mahabalipuram on Saturday
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, while writing on the microblogging website Twitter, stated that he was mentally engrossed in a conversation with the ocean while strolling on the beach of Mahabalipuram. At that juncture, the PM was hosting Chinese President Xi Jinping for the second informal summit between India and China. Titled 'O Ocean, my salutations to you', the poem contains vivid emotions about life. The PM penned the poem on Saturday.
The scenic seaport of Mahabalipuram
Situated in Kanchipuram, Mahabalipuram is an old seaport town. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, it has a rich history. Mahabalipuram was the capital city of the Pallavas around the 6th century. Incidentally, it served as a gateway for import and export of goods between South India and China in the 7th century. In his remarks at the delegation-level talks with China, PM Modi indirectly referred to this connection, by highlighting the importance of Tamil Nadu in the shaping of cultural and economic ties between the two countries.
How the summit unfolded
On the first day of the two-day summit, PM Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping held five hours of discussions apart from exploring the historic seaport. In the meeting, they spoke about issues related to terrorism and radicalization and tried to identify potential areas for investment. Saturday morning was marked by PM Modi’s one-on-one meeting with the Chinese President. This was followed by delegation-level talks where both the PM and Xi Jinping discussed ways to further the India-China relationship. Thereafter, PM Modi gifted a special handloom sari to the Chinese President. Subsequently, Xi Jinping departed for a two-day visit to Nepal from the Chennai International Airport.
Updated 16:39 IST, October 13th 2019