Modi-XI summit in TN has raised stature of state in global
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami on Wednesday said that the second informal summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President in the state on October 11 and 12 was a matter of 'pride' and has raised its stature in the global arena.
Extending a warm welcome to the two leaders, he recalled the Chinese connection to the host town of Mamallapuram and said it was the right choice for the rendezvous of the two leaders.
The earlier informal summit was held in the Chinese city of Wuhan last year.
The meeting of the two leaders in the state to discuss on "improving cordial Indo-China ties" was a 'pride' for Tamil Nadu and has raised its stature in the global arena, he said.
Palaniswami thanked the Prime Minister for selecting Mamallapuram for the meet.
"I welcome both these world leaders on behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu and the state government," Palaniswami said in an official statement.
He recalled the historical fact that China and Tamil Nadu shared