Shinzo Abe's India visit, day 1: As it happened

Pic courtesy: @PMOIndia

Delhi: Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who arrived on Wednesday on a two-day visit, was accorded a warm welcome by his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at the Ahmedabad airport.

Abe, who is accompanied by his wife Akie Abe, has a hectic schedule for the next two days in Modi's home state, including laying of the foundation stone for India's first bullet train, to be run between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, and to attend the 12th Indo-Japan Summit.

Abe was presented a guard of honour at the airport, after which artistes performed the traditional Gujarati dance showcasing the state's rich cultural traditions.

13 September 2017

22:42 IST

Mrs. Abe viewing textile exhibits at the venue of the dinner hosted by PM @narendramodi for Mrs. Abe and PM @AbeShinzo. pic.twitter.com/yrXwUY2po3

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2017

22:42 IST

Prime Ministers @AbeShinzo and @narendramodi witness the playing of the 'Jal Tarang.' pic.twitter.com/sP42NjAS4f

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 13, 2017