Buddhism is a strong bond between India and China, says PM Narendra Modi
"Buddhism is a very strong bond between China & India. In fact, Gujarat too has a very rich Buddhist heritage," he said on twitter.
Prime Minister further said that he looks forward to welcoming the Chinese President in Ahmedabad on September 17.
The Prime Minister also shared on twitter maps of the travels of seventh century AD traveller Xuanzang of his visits to Gujarat.
"Well known Chinese traveller Xuanzang (Hiuen Tsang) noted the presence of Buddhist monasteries, monks in parts of Guj," Prime Minister Modi said.
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