Modi-Xi meet: Rahul asks PM to raise Doklam, CPEC during 'no agenda' visit

Extending his party's support, he told the prime minister that India wants to hear him talk about these crucial issues - Doklam and CPEC - with China

Press Trust of India  |  New Delhi 

Rahul Gandhi
Congress President Rahul Gandhi

president today called Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to as the one having "no agenda", but reminded him to raise the standoff with Chinese troops last year and the with the leadership there.

Gandhi mocked Modi, saying "you look tense" on the visit.

However extending his party's support, he told the prime minister that wants to hear him talk about these crucial issues - and - with

"Dear PM, Saw the live TV feed of your No Agenda visit. You look tense! A quick reminder: 1. 2. Pakistan Economic Corridor passes through That's Indian territory. wants to hear you talk about these crucial issues. You have our support," Gandhi said on Twitter.

Indian and Chinese troops were locked in a standoff in area last year. The face-off ended through negotiations after 72 days.

The CPEC, a part of the ambitious Belt and Road Initiative, runs through Pakistan-occupied and opposes the controversial project.

Prime Minister Modi and Chinese President today began talks at an unprecedented two-day informal summit in city in central During the visit, the two leaders will have a series of one-on-one conversations on bilateral, global and regional issues.

First Published: Fri, April 27 2018. 15:38 IST