Good rapport established: Modi, Xi Jinping hold prolonged talks over dinner

MAMALLAPURAM (TN): Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping have able to establish a good rapport talking to each other for about two hours over dinner here on Friday evening.

As the chit chat between the two leaders went on, according to sources the media briefing organised by the Ministry of External Affairs has been ‘delayed’ for a while.

Mr Modi was seen in new avatar — attired in traditional Tamil dress of dhoti, shirt and shawl to greet Chinese President ahead of the second Informal Summit at the coastal town here.

Mr Modi also took the visiting dignitary for a guided walk of the ancient town and its historic monuments.

After shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries, both of them had a pep talk and then walked through the heritage sites of Shore Temple and Five Rathas. (AGENCIES)