Shinzo Abe in Gujarat: Bear-hug with Modi at airport, then 8-km roadshow and visit to Sabarmati Ashram

PM Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe visited the Sidi Sayyid ni jaali mosque in Ahmedabad. The mosque was built in 1572 AD by Sidi Sayyid and is known for its intricate lattice artwork. The two leaders, accompanied by the First Lady of Japan, took a round of the mosque with PM explaining the design and the architecture of the protected monument. PM Abe, accompanied by First Lady Akie Abe is in India to attend the 12th Indian-Japanese annual summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat where the two countries will look to reinvigorate bilateral relations and defence cooperation. (Source: Twitter/PIB India) Live updates

The two leaders, accompanied by the First Lady of Japan, took a round of the mosque with PM explaining the design and the architecture of the protected monument. (Source: Twitter/PIB India) Live updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe at Sidi Sayyid in jali mosque. (Source: Twitter/PIB India) Live updates

PM Narendra Modi arrives at Sidi Saiyyed Mosque in Ahmedabad. (Source: Express Photo by Parimal Dabhi) Live updates

The leaders at the bank of river Sabarmati, where the Ashram is situated. (Source: Twitter/PIB India) Live updates

The leaders then sat for a few minutes at the Sabarmati riverfront. They are also seen conversing as they sat in front of the river. (Source: Twitter/PIB India) Live updates

Japanese leader Shinzo Abe and the First Lady of Japan, Akie Abe look at a sculpture of the 'three wise monkeys'. (Source: Twitter/PIB India) Live updates

PM Narendra Modi explaining the significance of the spinning wheel or the Charkha to Japanese PM Abe and his wife. (Source: Twitter/PIB India) Live updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart pay their tributes to Mahatma Gandhi. (Source: Twitter/PIB India) Live updates

Abe and his wife, along with Prime Minister Modi paid homage to the 'Father of the Nation' Mahatma Gandhi. They offered floral tribute at the statue of Bapuji at the ashram.(Source: Twitter/PIB India) Live updates

Akie Abe signs the visitors book, as her husband Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, center, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stand by and watch at Sabarmati Ashram, or Gandhi Ashram, in Ahmadabad, Wednesday, September 13, 2017.(Source: AP Photo) Live updates

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrived in India on Wednesday to attend the 12th edition of the India-Japan annual summit meeting. He received a warm welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad. The two leaders are meeting for the fourth time. Abe is in India on a two-day visit. (Source: Twitter/@MEAIndia) Live updates

PM Abe, accompanied by First Lady Akie Abe is in India to attend the 12th Indian-Japanese annual summit in Gandhinagar, Gujarat where the two countries will look to reinvigorate bilateral relations and defence cooperation. The India-Japan annual summit meeting will be held in Gandhinagar on Thursday. (Source: Twitter/@MEAIndia) Live updates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe will hold bilateral talks at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on Thursday. But before this they will also address a public meeting after the ground-breaking ceremony for the bullet train project between Ahmedabad and Mumbai. (Source: Twitter/@MEAIndia) Live updates

Japanese PM Shinzo Abe was accorded a ceremonial reception at the airport. (Source: Twitter/PMO India) Live updates

Japanese PM Abe greeting the Buddhist monks at the airport. (Source: Twitter/PMO India) Live updates

Japan and India are likely going to strengthen strategic partnership in the neighbourhood in terms of joint development of projects. This move is aimed at keeping an eye on China’s attempt to increase its strategic footprint in the region. Shinzo Abe’s visit will likely witness a more pronounced articulation of countering the Chinese influence. (Source: Twitter/PMO India) Live updates

Abe, who is in Gujarat for the next two days, was presented a guard of honour at the airport. (Source: Twitter/PMO India) Live updates

The Japanese leader was greeted by a group of Buddhist monks who were also present at the airport to welcome Abe and his wife. (Source: Twitter/PMO India) Live updates

Cultural presentation in honour of the Japanese PM Shinzo Abe who arrived in India on Wednesday for the 12th Indian-Japanese summit. (Source: Twitter/@MEAIndia) Live updates

PM Abe was accorded a ceremonial reception at the airport. The prime minister, PM Abe and the First Lady then set out in an open jeep for a roadshow of 8 km, the first of its kind welcome for any foreign dignitary in India. As the convoy passed, there were cultural programmes by the roadside. (Source: Express photo by Javed Raja) Live updates

Thrilling welcome to Japanese PM Abe received by enthusiastic crowd. (Source: Twitter/@MEAIndia) Live updates

(Source: Express photo by Javed Raja) Live updates

(Source: Express photo by Javed Raja) Live updates

Ahmedabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe ride an open vehicle during their roadshow in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. PTI Photo (PTI9_13_2017_000200A)

After visiting Dandu Kutir, a museum dedicated to Mahatma Gandhi, the two prime ministers arrived at the Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. (Express Photo by Javed Raja)

Japan's PM Shinzo Abe and Prime minister Narendra Modi at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar. (Express Photo by Javed Raja)

PM Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe will hold bilateral talks at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar.(Express Photo by Javed Raja)