Prime Minister Narendra Modi went on his three day China visit from 14th to 16th May. This tour of Prime Minister Modi was of paramount importance for both the Nations. It not only augmented the bilateral partnership and economic cooperation between India and China but also enhanced the friendship among the two ancient civilizations of the world.
It was the first time ever that the Chinese President hosted any leader outside Beijing during an official visit. President Xi Jinping received PM Modi warmly in Xi’an, which is in his home province. Friendship between both the leaders took a new dimension. President Xi accompanied PM Narendra Modi to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda and South City Wall where Shri Modi was given a Ceremonial Reception. Shri Narendra Modi also presented the Chinese President with a few archaeological drawings of excavations at Vadnagar, Gujarat which was one of the places visited by great Chinese traveller Xuanzang.
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President Xi Jinping & PM @narendramodi in conversation at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. pic.twitter.com/Lo2mxy3q8L
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The cultural programme in Xi'an is wonderful. Here is a snippet. https://t.co/wzzl7hv3n0
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 14, 2015
Here are some glimpses from the spectacular cultural programme. pic.twitter.com/j15yN3PBA4
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PM @narendramodi presents a gift to President Xi Jinping. https://t.co/W6mMEpiBy9 pic.twitter.com/SO9FvJf5hs
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Wide-ranging discussions with President Xi Jinping, high level delegation talks and meeting top Chinese CEOs formed core part of the visit. Prime Minister Modi also travelled up to Beijing where he met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang. At the Joint Press Conference, with the Chinese Premier, discussions took place concerning to peace and tranquillity in the border region. Emphasize was on to turn India-China relationship into a source of strength for each other and a force of good for the world. Also, the ‘Nathu La route’ for visiting Kailash Mansarovar that would become operational by June was news of cheer for both the sides.
The two leaders after their meeting. PM @narendramodi and President Xi Jinping. pic.twitter.com/YYPuBafFKK
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We have a historic responsibility to turn this relationship into a source of strength for each other and a force of good for the world: PM
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We both reiterated our strong commitment to make all efforts to maintain peace and tranquility in the border region: PM @narendramodi
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I sought tangible progress on issues relating to visa policy and trans-border rivers. I also discussed some of our regional concerns: PM
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Bilateral cooperation was a very important part of our discussion. We have set a high level of ambition for our economic partnership: PM
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An area of high priority for us is people-to-people contacts: PM @narendramodi
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The Nathu La route for Indian pilgrims to visit Kailash Mansarovar will become operational in June. I want to thank China for that: PM
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This has been a very productive & positive visit. I look forward to working with President Xi and Premier Li: PM @narendramodi
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A meeting of ‘India-China Forum of State/Provincial Leaders’ was held in Beijing where the Prime Minister while reiterating his vision of ‘Team India’ emphasized on the Centre-State coordination needed for overall development of entire Nation. Shri Modi considered the ‘India-China Provincial Leaders Forum’ to be historic and a unique move that would further deepen the economic ties between both the Nations.
This is a historic moment in the relationship between India and China: PM at India-China Forum of State/Provincial Leaders
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In times to come, this will become one of the most important instruments for deepening our economic partnership: PM @narendramodi
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This forum has a special place in my heart: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/1w3AirX1ZV
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I speak of Team India. I believe foundation for India's development will not be single pillar of Centre but 30 pillars of Centre, States: PM
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I speak of Cooperative Federalism, when the Centre and the States are partners: PM @narendramodi
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The PM's speech at the India-China Forum of State/Provincial Leaders highlighted the uniqueness of such a forum & how it will enhance ties.
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PM expressed joy that such a forum has been 1st initiated with China & hoped that the forum will go a long way in strengthening relations.
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Shri @narendramodi highlighted the steps taken by the Government of India to further the spirit of Cooperative Federalism.
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While speaking at the ‘India-China Business Forum’, having an interaction with the top Chinese business officials and investors in China’s commercial capital Shanghai, PM Modi put emphasis on ‘Make in India’ initiative of the Government of India. He presented to them picture of a transforming India where doing business was now turning easier. Adding further, he said, “India has always been a knowledge society. You have been an innovating society.”
I strongly believe that this century belongs to Asia: PM @narendramodi
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India has always been a knowledge society. You have been an innovating society: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
As we helped each other growing spiritually, we have to help each other growing economically: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
The scope and potential, the breadth and length of infrastructure and related developments is very huge in India: PM @narendramodi
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We also want to promote manufacturing in a big way particularly to create jobs for our youth who form 65% of our population: PM
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Indo-Chinese partnership should and will flourish: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
Harmonious partnership between India and China is essential for economic development and political stability of the continent: PM
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Let us work together in mutual interest and for progress and prosperity of our great countries: PM @narendramodi
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I was very happy to see the immense enthusiasm for @makeinindia initiative during my meeting with top Chinese CEOs. pic.twitter.com/ydNNu963Dy
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
I told the India-China Business Forum- India's economic environment has changed & it is a wonderful place to invest. https://t.co/d9j0qIhXJM
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
Prime Minister Modi got the chance to visit two of the most noted Universities in China. At the Tsinghua University in Beijing, Shri Narendra Modi stated that India-China bilateral cooperation and International partnership was important for success of both the Nations. He clearly expressed India’s strong desire for enhancing people to people contact between both the nations.
To maintain this partnership over the long run, we must also improve the access of Indian industry to the Chinese market: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 15, 2015
As much as our bilateral cooperation, our international partnership will be important for each other's success: PM @narendramodi
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Asia's re- emergence is leading to a multi-polar world that we both welcome: PM @narendramodi
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We must try to settle the boundary question quickly: PM @narendramodi
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The solution we choose should do more than settle the boundary question: PM @narendramodi
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We must ensure that our relationships with other countries do not become a source of concern for each other: PM @narendramodi
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This is an era of inter-dependence. So, talks of alliances against one another have no foundation: PM @narendramodi
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Our partnership in international forums should not be determined by the concerns of others but the interests of our two countries: PM
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We must build more bridges of familiarity and comfort between our people: PM @narendramodi
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Not only are our dreams inter-connected our future is also deeply inter-connected: PM @narendramodi
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While launching the Centre for Gandhian and Indian Studies at Fudan University, PM expressed joy that in his three day visit he got the opportunity to interact with students in two noted universities. Speaking at the launch, Shri Modi believed Gandhiji to be a ‘Yug Purush’ and a ‘Vishwa Manav.’
Today is historic. I have joined a very 'Pavitra' occasion here: PM @narendramodi
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PM expressed joy that in his three day visit he got the opportunity to interact with students in two universities.
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Opening doors for business is easy, it is also easy to call tourists but to open the doors of knowledge, one needs great inner strength: PM
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Mahatma Gandhi is a 'Yug Purush' and a 'Vishwa Manav': PM @narendramodi
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Once again on 16th May I want to say- I will leave no stone unturned in my efforts to fulfilling aspirations of the people: PM @narendramodi
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Had a good interaction with students at Fudan University & launched the ‘Centre for Gandhian and Indian Studies’ pic.twitter.com/8AS0OXwpZ8
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
Be it the Terracotta Warriors Museum or the Yoga-Taichi Joint Event or his selfie with the Chinese Premier, Shri Narendra Modi kept the world updated about the activities throughout his tour. He shared numerous photos and other highlights from the visit.
PM @narendramodi at the Terracotta Warriors Museum. pic.twitter.com/8BBAR97Ixs
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Hello from Xi'an, China. Landed to a warm welcome, followed by a spectacular visit to the Terracotta Warriors Museum pic.twitter.com/E0B2V4RpfU
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 14, 2015
The Prime Minister viewing the exhibits at the Terracotta Warriors Museum. pic.twitter.com/UIdERnvjAL
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Another photo of the PM viewing the exhibits at the Terracotta Warriors Museum. pic.twitter.com/ej1nmx2qfx
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Sharing thoughts in the visitors book. pic.twitter.com/vC1GLBgP5l
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Presenting my message at the Daxingshan Temple. pic.twitter.com/nD2O4de1m6
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 14, 2015
Will always cherish this token of appreciation. pic.twitter.com/Br2rCmkztQ
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 14, 2015
It's selfie time! Thanks Premier Li. pic.twitter.com/DSCTszSnq3
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2015
It was a delight seeing Indian & Chinese children do Yoga and Taichi. pic.twitter.com/Psy3j4cF2v
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 15, 2015
In order to connect better with the Chinese people directly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi even set up his account on Chinese social media platform Weibo. Just as he debuted on Weibo prior his tour, Chinese netizens largely appreciated this move of the Indian Prime Minister.
His address to the Indian Community in Shanghai was a keenly awaited programme. The Diaspora waited eagerly to listen to the Indian Prime Minister on the last day of his China visit. Enthusiasm gripped the venue as PM Modi interacted with the people.
I had also said I am going learn whatever good is happening, as a student with an open mind: PM @narendramodi in Shanghai
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
It seems there is a mini-India right here, in front of me in Shanghai: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
The world is seeing this visit very closely. The President of China welcomed another leader in a place outside Beijing: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
I am very grateful to the President of China for welcoming our delegation in Xi'an: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
Whole world is a family. Languages may vary, other features may differ but entire world is a family & thats what we have been taught: PM
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
Every moment of my time is for the 125 crore people of India: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
The best part of my visit was the meetings I had with the youth, at two different functions: PM @narendramodi
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
Addressed a mini-India at a large gathering in Shanghai. Overwhelming enthusiasm. pic.twitter.com/i1P32P24yx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
He left the land of China optimistically that the visit would strengthen India-China bilateral relations in times to come. PM thanked President Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and the people of China for their warmth and hospitality.
中国再见！感谢中国政府和人民的热情款待。我会永远的记得这次访问。未来这些年我们应该共同努力进一步加强印中关系。
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 16, 2015
Goodbye China! My gratitude for the warmth & hospitality. Will always remember my visit fondly: PM @narendramodi Tweets
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
Let's make India-China ties even stronger in the years to come: PM @narendramodi Tweets
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) May 16, 2015
