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| Edited By: DNA Web Team |Source: DNA webdesk |Updated: Sep 13, 2017, 09:12 PM IST
On his second Indian visit, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. During the two-day visit, he will lay the foundation stone for India's first bullet train project.
The twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, hosted a slew of programmes during the high-profile visit, and were all decked up to welcome the foreign dignitary with streets shimmering in fluorescent lights, and hoardings and banners welcoming Abe dotting them.
Robust security arrangements is in place for the 12th Indo-Japan Summit and business meet where Japanese companies are likely to announce major investments in Gujarat.
The visit that began with an 8-km-long roadshow to the Sabarmati Ashram.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi accompanied his guests during the roadshow with people lining the streets.
After the visit to iconic Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, both leaders are heading to a very famous restaurant in Ahmedabad for a traditional Gujarati dinner .
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What's so special about Sidi Sayyed Mosque?
The last major mosque built in Ahmedabad under Mughal rule, Sidi Sayyed Mosque's intricate jaalis, especially the the famous 'tree of life' jaali has become symbol of the city.
Mrs. Abe, PM @AbeShinzo and PM @narendramodi at the 'Sidi Saiyyid Ni Jaali’ in Ahmedabad. pic.twitter.com/SGEkc2MkGm
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2017
Prime Minister Narendra Modi showed the world famous jaali or the latticework done the semi-circular arch at the iconic mosque to PM Abe and his wife.
LIVE: PM @narendramodi, Japanese PM #ShinzoAbe & his wife #AkieAbe at 'Sidi Saiyyid Ni Jaali’, the famous 16th century mosque in Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/If1PerQLIS
— DNA (@dna) September 13, 2017
PM Modi, Shinzo Abe reach iconic Sidi Sayeed Mosque, a 16th century structure where PM Modi will be Abe's tour guide
PM Abe and his wife were also seen signing the visitor's book at the ashram. The next stop is Sidi Saiyyed Mosque.
Ahmedabad: Japanese PM #ShinzoAbe & his wife #AkieAbe sign the visitor's book at Sabarmati Ashram.
— DNA (@dna) September 13, 2017
SOURCE: ANI pic.twitter.com/PU3dvlqmYH
PM Shinzo and his wife have left the Sabarmati Ashram. During his brief visit, PM Modi showed him around and both leaders were also seen at the Sabarmati riverfront outside the ashram.
Japanese PM #ShinzoAbe and PM @narendramodi at Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad.
— DNA (@dna) September 13, 2017
SOURCE: ANI pic.twitter.com/U4vpltCWKV
At the ashram, PM Modi showed PM Abe and his wife the spinning wheel used by Bapu.
Japanese PM #ShinzoAbe, his wife #AkieAbe and PM @narendramodi at Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
— DNA (@dna) September 13, 2017
SOURCE: ANI pic.twitter.com/yiRmvkB1hw
The mega show concludes. PM Narendra Modi, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and hsi wife reach Sabarmati Ashram. They pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi with a garland made of cotton yarn
As the flower-bedecked jeep takes the leaders to the Sabarmati Ashram, one can see vibrant cultural performances. From Kashmir's traditional dance to Assam's Bihu, its India's showcasing its cultural diversity for the Japanese guests.
Gujarat:Cultural performances being held as PM @narendramodi &Japanese PM #ShinzoAbe's road show to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, continues pic.twitter.com/tDKwEoeH6w
— DNA (@dna) September 13, 2017
Enthusiastic crowd can be seen waving the Indian and Japanese flags en route the roadshow:
Gujarat: Crowd cheers as PM @narendramodi & Japanese PM #ShinzoAbe head towards Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
— DNA (@dna) September 13, 2017
SOURCE: ANI pic.twitter.com/PuDdmQ0e2y
PM Modi and PM Abe's 8-km-long roadshow has begun. The leaders would travel to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad.
LIVE: PM @narendramodi & Japanese PM #ShinzoAbe's road show to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/3Z3wfMgGIv
— DNA (@dna) September 13, 2017
Look what we found on Twitter: The moment when India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru welcomed Japanese Crown Prince and Princess.
#SwagatShinzoSan
— Indian Diplomacy (@IndianDiplomacy) September 13, 2017
Awaiting the arrival of PM @AbeShinzo, take a look back to when the Crown Prince & Princess of Japan travelled to India pic.twitter.com/fYPtDAELMs
PM Abe receives Guard of Honour.
Gujarat: Japanese PM #ShinzoAbe accorded ceremonial reception on his arrival at Ahmedabad Airport
— DNA (@dna) September 13, 2017
Source: ANI pic.twitter.com/hABfpaRrFA
PM Narendra Modi receives his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe at Ahmedabad Airport.
Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi receives Japanese PM Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe at Ahmedabad Airport. pic.twitter.com/0ZOAROdDaN
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2017
Friendship in air: Flags of India and Japan can be spotted on PM Abe's plane. (Image courtesy: DD News Hindi/Twitter)
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe arrives in Ahmedabad.
Stage is set for Japanese PM Abe's grand welcome at Ahmedabad Airport. PM Abe will also recieve the Guard of Honour.
Gujarat: PM Narendra Modi to receive Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at Ahmedabad Airport, shortly. pic.twitter.com/u7yrZgIG0b
— ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2017
PM Narendra Modi arrives in Gujarat, Japanese PM Shizo Abe to land shortly.
Around 15 to 17 Japanese delegates were not allowed enter Gandhi Ashram by police officials deployed outside the gate. The delegates were sent back as they didn't had the list of people.
Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Shinzo Abe
Schedule of Shinzo Abe's his visit: Wednesday, September 13, 2017
1530 hrs: Arrival in Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport
1630 hrs: Visit to Sabarmati Ashram
1815 hrs: Visit to Siddi Sayyaid ki Jaali
