TIL Desk/National/Chennai/ Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Chennai. Chinese President Xi Jinping and PM Narendra Modi will begin their second informal meeting in Mamallapuram today. Modi was welcomed by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami and Governor Banwarilal Purohit.
On landing in Chennai, the PM tweeted, “Landed in Chennai. “I am happy to be in the great land of Tamil Nadu, known for its wonderful culture and hospitality. It is gladdening that Tamil Nadu will host President Xi Jinping. May this Informal Summit further strengthen ties between India and China.”
China’s President Xi Jinping will arrive in Chennai today at 2:10 pm. Later in the day, he’ll leave for Mamallapuram where he’ll visit three monuments (Arjunas Penance, Panch Rathas and Shore Temple). After cultural performances at Shore Temple, he’ll attend the dinner hosted by PM Modi.