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Modi attends BRICS leaders meeting, shakes hands with Xi Jinping
Hamburg, July 7 (IBNS): Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping came face to face during an informal meeting of the BRICS nations.
The meeting was held in the sidelines of the two-day G20 summit being held in Hamburg city in Germany.
The Indian government said Modi and Xi discussed on different issues during the meeting.
"At d BRICS leaders' informal gathering @ Hamburg hosted by China, PM @narendramodi and President Xi had a conversation on a range of issues," MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted along with a picture of both the leaders meeting.
During the informal meet of BRICS leaders, Modi reportedly appreciated momentum in BRICS under the Chairmanship of President Xi and extended full cooperation and best wishes for the upcoming BRICS Xiamen Summit.
However, both the leaders will not participate in any bilateral talks here.
China had earlier said that the 'atmosphere' is not right for a formal meeting with India.
The debate over India-China border issue near Sikkim has hit relationship between the two countries recently.
Modi arrived in Hamburg on Thursday to attend the G 20 summit.
The Indian government said Modi and Xi discussed on different issues during the meeting.
"At d BRICS leaders' informal gathering @ Hamburg hosted by China, PM @narendramodi and President Xi had a conversation on a range of issues," MEA spokesperson Gopal Baglay tweeted along with a picture of both the leaders meeting.
During the informal meet of BRICS leaders, Modi reportedly appreciated momentum in BRICS under the Chairmanship of President Xi and extended full cooperation and best wishes for the upcoming BRICS Xiamen Summit.
However, both the leaders will not participate in any bilateral talks here.
China had earlier said that the 'atmosphere' is not right for a formal meeting with India.
The debate over India-China border issue near Sikkim has hit relationship between the two countries recently.
Modi arrived in Hamburg on Thursday to attend the G 20 summit.
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