PM Narendra Modi reaches China's Xian - President Xi Jinping's Hometown

Xian : Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who embarked his three-nation trip on Wednesday night, reached China’s Xian on Thursday early morning. This is his first stop in the country where he will reside for three days. Before leaving PM addressed a press conference and expressed confidence that the trip will deepen mutual trust and set a "new milestone" for Asia and the developing nations.

Highlights:

• PM Modi kick starts his three-nation trip

• Lands in China’s Xian - President Xi Jinping's Hometown

• Modi will visit the famous Wild Goose Pagoda of Xian, terracotta warriors' museum

• A summit-level discussion with Xi Jinping also expected later today

• Formal talks with Chinese leadership to take place on Friday in Beijing

• Before leaving he expressed confidence and called it a new milestone

• He will visit China, Mongolia and South Korea in his tour