PM Modi attends cultural event at International Conference centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with the leaders of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states, on Saturday witnessed a special event by Chinese artists at the International Conference centre in Qingdao on the sidelines of the annual two-day SCO summit.

A team of dancers, supported by local songs and a laser show, performed at the centre.

With help of massive glass structures, the reflection of the dancers filled the entire venue.

The conference centre is situated across river Jialing, the banks of which were also massively lit up.

Prime Minister Modi, along with other SCO leaders, has now proceeded for a banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping.

External Affairs Minister spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted, "Becoming part of the SCO family! PM @narendramodi interacting with leaders of other #SCO member countries in the Leaders' Lounge at the banquet hosted by Chinese President #XiJinping in Qingdao. #IndiainSCO"

This comes after he took part in the delegation-level talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two sides also signed two MoUs.

The focus of this year's SCO meeting is regional security challenges and the summit will conclude on Sunday.