Modi, Xi interact over walk, tea ceremony, boat ride and lunch

WUHAN, CHINA: The growing bonhomie between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping continued well into Saturday with the two leaders discussing matters during a relaxed walk along the picturesque East Lake here, followed by tea and a boat ride on the Lake accompanied only by their interpreters.

Modi and Xi appeared relaxed as they walked side-by-side - engrossed in conversation. Having underlined the need to develop closer ties between the two countries and increase people-to-people contact, the second and final day of PM Modi's visit to China continued to have a positive vibe around it.

The two leaders’ day began with a walk around the East Lake and then they went for a ride in a double decker traditional boat on the picturesque East Lake. This was followed by a lunch where only Modi and Xi were present. This was the final and the most “informal” rounds of between Modi and Xi.


Last night the two leaders enjoyed a cultural ensemble in which Chinese musicians played a timeless Bollywood song - much to the cheer of those present.

Earlier on Friday Modi was welcomed with a classical Chinese dance opera performance after which Xi took him around some of the most historic art collections and cultural relics of China's ancient civilisation. After the museum walk one-on-one talks were held.

Following their dinner last night the two leaders listened to instrumental rendition of 1982 Bollywood song 'Tu, tu hai wahi dil ne jise apna kaha’