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Shinzo Abe In Gujarat LIVE: Japanese PM, Narendra Modi Visit Sidi Saiyyed Mosque In Ahmedabad
Japan PM Shinzo Abe's visit in Ahmedabad is seen as an effort to cement ties between India and Japan. He, along with PM Narendra Modi carried out a first-of-its-kind roadshow from the city's airport to the iconic monument Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram today.
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Updated : September 13, 2017 8:45 pm IST
PM Narendra Modi, Japan PM Shinzo Abe are on a two-day trip in Gujarat to boost India-Japan ties.
Ahmedabad: PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart arrived in Gujarat's Ahmedabad today.The visit is seen as an effort to cement ties between India and Japan. After ending their first-of-its-kind roadshow from the city's airport to the iconic monument Mahatma Gandhi's Sabarmati Ashram, the prime ministers visited the historic Sidi Saiyyed Mosque which was built in 1573 under the regime of the last Sultanate of Gujarat. Mr Abe is on a two-day visit to India and will lay the foundation stone for India's first bullet train between Mumbai and Ahmedabad tomorrow. For his grand welcome, the twin cities of Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar are decked up with streets shimmering in fluorescent lights, and hoardings and banners dotting them.
Sep 13, 2017 20:41 (IST)
Japan PM Shinzo Abe and Narendra Modi witness playing of 'Jal Tarang’ in Ahmedabad.
Sep 13, 2017 19:22 (IST)
The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, which was visited by PM Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe today, was built by the Gujarat Sultanate in the final year of its rule.
Sep 13, 2017 19:09 (IST)
Sep 13, 2017 18:26 (IST)
PM Modi, Shinzo Abe visit the historic Sidi Saiyyed Mosque
PM Modi, Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe visited the famous Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Ahmedabad after their visit to the Sabarmati Ashram, where they paid their respects to Mahatma Gandhi. The mosque is a symbol of a time when Gujarat dwelled and prospered under Muslim rule. It was built in 1573 under the regime of the last Sultanate of Gujarat.
Sep 13, 2017 18:01 (IST)
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Sep 13, 2017 17:06 (IST)
A tiny glimpse of Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's India visit through the lens
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, arrived today on a two-day visit, was accorded a warm welcome by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Ahmedabad airport. The PMs also visited the famous Sabarmati Ashram where they paid their respects to Mahatma Gandhi. Some of the moments have been captured beautifully on camera.
Sep 13, 2017 17:03 (IST)
Japan PM, his wife Akie Abe and PM Modi pay respects to Mahatma Gandhi's statue at Sabarmati Ashram, the place from where Gandhi led the Dandi march, also known as the Salt Satyagraha in 1930. Following this, the trio will visit the Sidi Saiyyed Mosque which is known to be emblematic of the architectural beauty of Ahmedabad.
Sep 13, 2017 16:56 (IST)
PM Modi, Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe share a light moment by the riverside at Sabarmati Ashram.
Sep 13, 2017 16:46 (IST)
PM Modi, Shinzo Abe visit Sabarmati Ashram after the completion of their roadshow from Ahmedabad airport.
PM Modi briefs Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe on the symbolism of the Charkha as they visit Sabarmati Ashram, one of the residences of Mahatma Gandhi, after their roadshow from Ahmedabad airport.
Sep 13, 2017 16:13 (IST)
Shinzo smiles and waves along as the roadshow progresses, seen on the left is Shinzo Abe's wife Akie Abe
Sep 13, 2017 16:07 (IST)
The grand roadshow begins
Japan PM Shinzo Abe changes into lovely blue Indian-style Nehru jacket as both the leaders set out for a grand roadshow. It begins from Ahmedabad airport and goes till Sabarmati Ashram. Mr Abe's wife Akie Abe is dressed in a beautiful pink coloured salwar-kameez.
Japan PM Shinzo Abe changes into lovely blue Indian-style Nehru jacket as both the leaders set out for a grand roadshow. It begins from Ahmedabad airport and goes till Sabarmati Ashram. Mr Abe's wife Akie Abe is dressed in a beautiful pink coloured salwar-kameez.
Sep 13, 2017 15:58 (IST)
Prime Minister Modi thanks Japan PM Shinzo Abe on 10th Japan-India summit meeting
Sep 13, 2017 15:49 (IST)
Here is a bird's eye view of the reception given to Japan's Prime Minister, in case you missed it the first time.
Sep 13, 2017 15:45 (IST)
Japanese Prime Minister accorded Guard of Honour at the Ahmedabad airport.
Sep 13, 2017 15:42 (IST)
PM Modi embraces Japan's PM in his world famous hug, Mr Abe's wife looks on
Sep 13, 2017 15:40 (IST)
JUST IN: Japan's Premier Shinzo Abe received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the airport.
Sep 13, 2017 15:29 (IST)
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plane lands on Indian soil
Security personnel wait in baited breath as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plane lands on Indian soil
Security personnel wait in baited breath as Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plane lands on Indian soil
Sep 13, 2017 15:25 (IST)
Minutes before Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo arrival, girls wait dressed in Japan-style kimonos, ready for his welcome.
Sep 13, 2017 15:11 (IST)
PM Modi arrives at Ahmedabad airport to receive Japan's PM Shinzo Abe
Sep 13, 2017 13:38 (IST)
9,000 cops have been deployed across Ahmedabad ahead of the visit of PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Shinzo Abe.
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