BY A STAFF REPORTER: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinpin stuck a cordial note on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan. The two countries announced disengagement and de-escalation and striking a border deal. As international relations showed considerable signs of improvement, the Chinese Consulate general in Kolkata sent a six member delegation of musicians from the North East to Yunnan province in China.
The delegation led by musician James Shikiye Swe reached Yunnan on October 14 and interacted with their counterparts till october 19. They met with teachers and students of Yunnan Minzu University and with experts at Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences. Members of the delegation included Alobo Naga, Nise Meruno,( CG said he is visiting for the third time) Rewben Mashangva, Nungshitula Pongener, Merenyangla Pongener ( sisters). Zhang Zhizhong, director of the bilateral section from the Chinese consulate accompanied them.
The delegation performed at various places and exchanged notes with their counterparts and officials. Chinese officials claimed that such people-to -people contact helps improve bilateral relationships.