Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi arrived in Xi’an, the capital of China’s Shaanxi Province, on the morning of May 14th, 2015. He was received by the Governor of Shaanxi Province Mr. Lou Qinjian, and Vice Foreign Minister of China Mr. Liu Zhenmin.
The Prime Minister visited the Terracotta Warriors Museum, and observed the exhibits there in detail. The Prime Minister also visited the Daxingshan Temple in Xi’an.
In the afternoon, the Prime Minister was received by the President of China, Mr. Xi Jinping, at the Shaanxi Guest House. The two leaders held restricted talks.
The Prime Minister visited the Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi’an. He was received at the courtyard inside the main compound by President Xi. The Prime Minister presented a Bodhi Tree Sapling to the Chief Abbot of the Pagoda.
The Prime Minister was given a Traditional Tang Dynasty welcome, at a ceremony at the South City Wall in Xi’an. This was followed by a Dinner Banquet hosted by President Xi Jinping, and a cultural performance at Pot City, South City Wall.
The Prime Minister arrived in Beijing late in the evening.
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 Daxingshan Temple is beautiful. Visited various Halls of the Temple & interacted with monks. pic.twitter.com/142SI7NnRS
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 14, 2015
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
Am very glad to see the enthusiasm among the people of China. People-to-people ties are always special.
https://t.co/8kD1jCicFx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 14, 2015
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
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 14, 2015
Reached Beijing after a memorable day in Xi’an. My gratitude to the people of Xi’an for their warmth & hospitality.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 14, 2015
A special thanks to President Xi Jinping, with whom I had an extremely productive meeting earlier today. pic.twitter.com/9JMhxtw0Hj
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) May 14, 2015