Stroll was followed by cup of tea and boat ride, as the two sought to address the contentious issues bedevilling Indo-China ties
In April last year, Modi and Xi Jinping had held multiple meetings in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, as part of an unprecedented two-day informal summit to 'solidify' the India-China relationship
Bonhomie and business dominate the first day of the second informal summit between the two leaders
India's foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale said that the two leaders agreed that their respective countries faced a common foe in terrorism
The two leaders will also enjoy a dance program by students of Kalakshetra Foundation near the Shore Temple
Kashmir kept out of talks; Modi accepts Xi invitation for next summit in China
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This is the 2nd informal summit between Modi and Xi. The first one was held last year at the Chinese city of Wuhan
Mr Xi has introduced major departures from this approach
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Xi is scheduled to visit Nepal after his India meet, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying had announced on Wednesday
In his delegation level talks with Xi, Modi noted that India and China were global economic powers during most of the last 2000 years and were returning to stage gradually
Apart from the guided tour of the ancient city of Mamallapuram, where the summit will be held, both the leaders will taste South Indian cuisine
Later in the evening, Xi will meet Modi and hold talks on a host of issues in a relaxed atmosphere at the historic tourist town of Mamallapuram
The mine, and other similar ones, are due to bring Afghanistan $1 billion a year in revenues, and create over 35,000 jobs
Measure is a warning to China's other big private biz that loaded up on debt to buy assets overseas
China began its first ever Army Day parade on Sunday
He said the PLA was capable of defeating invading enemies, asking them to always remain combat ready
The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind was first put forth by Xi in 2013
We will provide more opportunities for the world through our development, Jinping said