Live: Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu presents a special gift to 'friend' PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday reached the Sabarmati Ashram and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi shortly after they began their mega roadshow in Ahmedabad.

Image Credit: ANI

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, accompanied by his wife Sara, reached the Sabarmati Ashram and paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi shortly after they began their mega roadshow in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. The two global leaders are slated to attend a host of events later in the day after the roadshow.

Here are the live updates:-

17 January 2018

14:53 IST

Israeli PM presents a special gift to PM Modi - the Gal-Mobile water desalination & purification jeep, which the two leaders rode on Israel's Olga beach last year.

Israeli PM @netanyahu presents special gift to PM @narendramodi - the Gal-Mobile water desalination & purification jeep the two leaders rode on Israel's Olga beach last year. Watch at https://t.co/jAygnSe74E and https://t.co/atKelgecX7 #IndiaIsraelDosti pic.twitter.com/4JN3TatPgV

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) January 17, 2018

14:52 IST

I am delighted to be here. The world knows about iPads and iPods, there is on more 'i' that the world needs to know about, that is iCreate: Israel PM

I am delighted to be here. The world knows about iPads and iPods, there is on more i that the world needs to know about, that is iCreate: Israel PM @netanyahu Watch at https://t.co/atKelgecX7 #IndiaIsraelDosti pic.twitter.com/CICcMBPoQK

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) January 17, 2018

14:51 IST

PM Modi and Netanyahu, with his wife Sara, at icreate centre in Deo Dholera Village in Ahmedabad. 

PM @narendramodi, Israeli PM @netanyahu at iCreate centre at Deo Dholera Village in Ahmedabad. Watch LIVE at https://t.co/atKelgecX7 and https://t.co/jAygnSe74E #IndiaIsraelDosti pic.twitter.com/kpmQ4rCMle

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) January 17, 2018

14:07 IST

PM Modi, Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu at icreate Centre in Deo Dholera Village in Ahmedabad.

#Gujarat : PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu at icreate centre in Deo Dholera Village in Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/4o1nBd229U

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

12:49 IST

Watch: PM Modi teaches his friend Netanyahu tricks of kite flying at Sabarmati Ashram. 

Kai Po Che!! PM @narendramodi teaches his friend @netanyahu tricks of kite flying #IndiaIsrael pic.twitter.com/sfnAiB2E0L

— Doordarshan News (@DDNewsLive) January 17, 2018

12:48 IST

Here some more pictures of the rousing welcome accorded to the visiting Israeli leader and his wife.

Gujarat extends a warm welcome to Mrs. Netanyahu and PM @netanyahu. pic.twitter.com/aiw8Opb8ku

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 17, 2018

12:35 IST

Live: Visit to Sabarmati ashram 'inspiring', Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu writes in visitor's book.

Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu's message at Sabarmati Ashram #Ahmedabad pic.twitter.com/ZpUpdMmVF9

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

12:25 IST

Watch: Israeli PM Netanyahu and his wife fly a kite at Sabarmati ashram in Ahmedabad.  

#WATCH PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu fly a kite at Sabarmati Ashram. #NetanyahuInIndia pic.twitter.com/sN4TJBqLYp

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

12:23 IST

 PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu fly a kite at Sabarmati Ashram.

Ahmedabad: PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu fly a kite at Sabarmati Ashram. #NetanyahuInIndia pic.twitter.com/DQ1WnXs1Zs

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

12:15 IST

PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram.

Ahmedabad: PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Sabarmati Ashram pic.twitter.com/NWVvBhA53h

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

12:09 IST

Watch: PM Modi helps Israeli PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu spin a 'charkha' at the Sabarmati Ashram.

#WATCH PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu at Sabarmati Ashram #NetanyahuInIndia pic.twitter.com/t39PXbo6Mh

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

12:07 IST

 Some more pics of PM Modi with Israeli leader Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu at the Sabarmati Ashram.

Ahmedabad: PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu at Sabarmati Ashram #NetanyahuInIndia pic.twitter.com/FxOFXL4LOK

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

12:06 IST

PM Modi, Israelis PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu visit Sabarmati Ashram.

Ahmedabad: PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu at Sabarmati Ashram #NetanyahuInIndia pic.twitter.com/WBfJzhQMyv

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

12:00 IST

PM Modi and Netanyahu arrive at the Sabarmati Ashram here, greeted by supporters upon arrival.

11:49 IST

-PM Modi and Israeli leader Netanyahu's convoy on its way to Sabarmati Ashram.

LIVE : PM @narendramodi and Israel PM @netanyahu on their way to Sabarmati Ashram. Watch at https://t.co/78q8BflMRQ and https://t.co/sVdRwIEcYX #IndiaIsraelDosti pic.twitter.com/mCOI0IX6yu

— BJP LIVE (@BJPLive) January 17, 2018

11:27 IST

PM Modi and his Israeli counterpart attend cultural programmes at the airport.    

11:23 IST

 In Pics: Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu arrive in Ahmedabad. They were received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

#Gujarat Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu arrive in Ahmedabad, received by Prime Minister Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/QzTwtpdqMl

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

11:11 IST

-The two leaders will hold an open jeep roadshow in Ahmedabad shortly.

11:05 IST

-PM Modi and his Israeli counterpart Netanyhau have arrived in Ahmedabad for roadshow.

10:54 IST

Jews in Gujarat had extended an invite to PM Benjamin Netanyahu to visit their synagogue but since that could not be factored in, they have arrived in large numbers to greet him, his wife Sara and PM Modi in Ahmedabad.

10:53 IST

Jews community in Gujarat super excited to welcome Isreali PM and his wife in Ahmedabad.  

10:41 IST

PM Modi will receive Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara at Ahmedabad airport in a short while.

10:39 IST

PM Modi was received by Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani and top state officials upon his arrival in Ahmedabad. 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Gujarat's Ahmedabad, to receive Israel PM Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu shortly. pic.twitter.com/MFgLmim8PI

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

10:28 IST

PM Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu arrive in Ahmedabad, to hold a roadshow here shortly.

09:40 IST

Preparations underway for the inauguration of Icreate Center at Deo Dholera Village in Ahmedabad.

#Gujarat Preparations underway for inauguration of icreate center at Deo Dholera Village in Ahmedabad; PM Modi and Israel PM Netanyahu to attend pic.twitter.com/eZRqL71bka

— ANI (@ANI) January 17, 2018

08:59 IST

The two leaders are expected to arrive at the airport around 10:30 am where they will be received by the top ministers of the Vijay Rupani government here.

08:54 IST

06:16 IST

-Netanyahu had arrived in India on Sunday on a six-day visit. India and Israel have earlier signed nine MoUs for cooperation in various sectors including cybersecurity, energy and defence. 

06:13 IST

-He was accorded a traditional welcome by Braj folk artists on his arrival at the airport. The dignitaries spent some time at Hotel Amar Vilas before leaving for the monument in golf carts.

#UPCM #YogiAdityanath और इज़राइल के प्रधानमंत्री ने हाॅर्टीकल्चर के क्षेत्र में बस्ती और कन्नौज जनपदों में 02 इकाइयों की स्थापना, वाॅटर मैनेजमेंट तथा साॅलिड वेस्ट मैनेजमेंट के संबंध में वार्ता की। pic.twitter.com/BqaA33PBtk

— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) January 16, 2018

06:11 IST

-Netanyahu along with his wife Sara visited the Taj Mahal in Agra on Tuesday. He was received by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath at the Kheria Airport.

#UPCM #YogiAdityanath ने जनपद आगरा में इज़राइल के प्रधानमंत्री श्री बेंजामिन नेतन्याहू का स्वागत किया। pic.twitter.com/RjUAQhSkJG

— CM Office, GoUP (@CMOfficeUP) January 16, 2018

06:11 IST

-They had also spent some time at the Sabarmati Riverfront, developed during Modi's tenure as Gujarat CM. PM Modi had also accompanied Chinese President Xi Jinping and his spouse to the riverfront during the latter's India visit in 2014.

06:00 IST

-PM Modi and Japanese premier Shinzo Abe had also held a joint roadshow during the latter's visit here in September 2017. PM Modi had shown Abe and his wife around at the Sabarmati Ashram.

05:59 IST

-They will inaugurate the Centre of Excellence for Date Palms at Kukama via a video link. The two leaders will also interact with farmers.

05:59 IST

-Afterwards, PM Modi and Netanyahu will visit the Centre of Excellence for Vegetables at Vadrad in Banaskantha district.

In Gujarat, PM @narendramodi and @IsraeliPM @netanyahu will visit the Centre of Excellence for Vegetables at Vadrad in Sabarkantha district. They will inaugurate the Centre of Excellence for Date Palms at Kukama via a video link. The two leaders will also interact with farmers. pic.twitter.com/hhbX4TCXPO

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 16, 2018

05:58 IST

-The two PMs will further dedicate a mobile water desalination van to Suigam Taluka, of Banaskantha district, through a video link. Both leaders will also address the gathering.

Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @netanyahu will inaugurate the iCreate Center at Deo Dholera Village in Ahmedabad. They will also visit a Startup Exhibition and interact with innovators and Startup CEOs. pic.twitter.com/r8C3iz5sUN

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 16, 2018

05:58 IST

-Around 50 stages have been erected on the roadside along the stretch and people from different states of the country will welcome Netanyahu.

05:57 IST

-They will then visit a Startup Exhibition and interact with innovators and Startup CEOs.

05:57 IST

-The two Prime Ministers will also inaugurate the iCreate Center at Deo Dholera Village in Ahmedabad.

Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @netanyahu will inaugurate the iCreate Center at Deo Dholera Village in Ahmedabad. They will also visit a Startup Exhibition and interact with innovators and Startup CEOs. pic.twitter.com/r8C3iz5sUN

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 16, 2018

05:56 IST

-They will visit the Sabarmati Ashram, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed for a long time.

05:54 IST

-The roadshow will begin from the city airport and end at the Sabarmati Ashram, a journey of eight kilometres.

The city of Ahmedabad will welcome Mrs. Netanyahu and PM @netanyahu with a reception. They proceed to Sabarmati Ashram from Ahmedabad Airport and pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi there.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 16, 2018

05:52 IST

-PM Modi and Netanyahu will hold a roadshow in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.

Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @netanyahu will travel to Gujarat tomorrow, where they will be attending various programmes.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 16, 2018