Japan PM Shinzo Abe visits Varanasi with PM Narendra Modi: As it happened

Japan and India agreed several high-profile deals on Saturday on high-speed rail, defence technology, and a memorandum of understanding on civil nuclear cooperation.

12 December 2015

22:03 IST

In a series of tweet PM Modi thanks UP Govt and other officials for making Shinzo Abe's Varanasi visit a big success.  

I hope people of Varanasi will continue their noble efforts in keeping the city & the Ghats clean. #MyCleanIndia

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2015

My gratitude to UP Govt, officials & everyone who worked towards making today's Varanasi visit memorable & showing the city to PM @AbeShinzo

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2015

Varanasi looks stunning! PM @AbeShinzo & I joined the Aarti today. pic.twitter.com/yptZQetlvZ

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 12, 2015

21:17 IST

Sayonara Kashi. After a unique visit to the 'Eternal City' the two Prime Ministers emplane for Delhi.