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12 December 2015, 22:03 PM
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
12 December 2015, 21:17 PM
Sayonara Kashi. After a unique visit to the 'Eternal City' the two Prime Ministers emplane for Delhi.
12 December 2015, 20:17 PM
One rhythm one harmony as the taiko fuses with the sitar.
One rhythm one harmony as the taiko fuses with the sitar pic.twitter.com/lPkvFOKeXV
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
Also Read: For Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, its business in Delhi and spirituality in Varanasi
12 December 2015, 20:16 PM
Guests enjoy a unique cultural performance while feasting on pure vegetarian Banarasi thali.
Grammy nominee Ricky Kej and speed painter Vilas Naik create a beautiful blend of music and painting pic.twitter.com/Wfy1c6fPTJ
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 20:13 PM
PM Narendra Modi hosts banquet for Japan PM Shinzo Abe along with the Uttar Pradesh CM Akhilesh Yadav, Governor Ram Naik, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav, renowned musician and Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Channu Lal Mishra, author Neerja Madhav, Pandit Ashok Dwivedi of the Kashi Visvanath Temple Trust and a number of other prominent personalities from various walks of life.
Unique union of Kyoto & Kashi. PM @narendramodi hosts banquet for PM @AbeShinzo with Governor & CM of UP pic.twitter.com/YAcIDANnSz
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 19:43 PM
Dressed in a Nehru jacket, Japanese PM Shinzo Abe takes part in Ganga Aarti with PM Modi.
(Pic courtesy: @MEA India)
12 December 2015, 19:41 PM
An enchanting evening on the banks of the Ganga pic.twitter.com/ysit6vdZ3L
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 19:32 PM
Harnessing history for a visionary future: The PMs take forward the Kyoto-Varanasi Partnership
Discussions on the banks of the Ganga. PM @narendramodi and PM @AbeShinzo in Varanasi. pic.twitter.com/gFAtsGgvls
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 19:23 PM
PM Narendra Modi tweets that a convention centre will be built in Varanasi with Japanese assistance.
12 December 2015, 19:17 PM
The auspicious ceremony of "Ganga Aarti" at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi concludes amid loud chanting of “Har har Mahadev”. PM Modi along with Japan PM Shinzo Abe offer prayers, lift their hands in order to offer prayers to the almighty.
(Pic courtesy: ANI)
12 December 2015, 19:10 PM
Apart from Varansai, Ganga Aarti is also performed in Rishikesh and Haridwar.
(Pic courtesy: ANI)
12 December 2015, 18:58 PM
India, Japan sign agreements for bullet trains, civil nuclear energy; Modi announces visa on arrival for Japanese https://t.co/5ZGBorHvfo
— Ministry of Railways (@RailMinIndia) December 12, 2015
Also Read: India, Japan sign 16 deals including high-speed trains, defence, education, tech
12 December 2015, 18:50 PM
The official Twitter handle of PMO India tweets a picture of PM Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe direct from the Dasaswamedh Ghat.
On the banks of the Ganga. pic.twitter.com/JqFWpwq6Yg
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 18:48 PM
Latest tweet by PMO shows PM Modi's special friendship with Shinzo Abe.
Kyoto last year, Kashi this year...cultural bonds between India and Japan during PM @AbeShinzo's visit. pic.twitter.com/IZ4Qqt26eF
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 18:24 PM
To the blowing of conch shells and the chanting of Vedic hymns, a group of priests carry forward the "Ganga Aarti" ceremony at Dashashwamedh Ghat.
(Pic courtesy: ANI)
12 December 2015, 18:08 PM
Part of the auspicious "Ganga Aarti" ceremony at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi ends.
12 December 2015, 18:01 PM
PM Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe take part in the Ganga aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat (Varanasi).
https://t.co/GYSmW5rc1m
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 17:59 PM
PM Narendra Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe arrive at Dasaswamedh Ghat, take part in the "Ganga Arti", an exquisitely choreographed ritual performed daily on the banks of the river, in Varanasi.
12 December 2015, 17:52 PM
Dasaswamedh Ghat (Varanasi) where PM Narendra Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe are to arrive shortly. pic.twitter.com/GMsbxvDCDi
— ANI (@ANI_news) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 17:49 PM
Convoy of PM Modi, Japan's PM Shinzo Abe moves from hotel Taj to Dashashwamedh Ghat where they will watch the "Ganga Arti".
12 December 2015, 17:41 PM
After Delhi it is Varanasi. Governor Ram Naik and CM @yadavakhilesh welcome PM @narendramodi & PM @AbeShinzo. pic.twitter.com/QyCGtM6twm
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 17:22 PM
Both PMs received by UP Governor and CM; and welcomed with a cultural program pic.twitter.com/S1LtIu2wCs
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
Also Read: Japanese PM Shinzo Abe arrives in Varanasi to a red carpet welcome
12 December 2015, 16:54 PM
Japan PM Abe, accompanied by PM Narendra Modi, receives warm welcome with an orchestra of "dhols", "shehnai" & "dungchen" in Varanasi.
(Pic courtesy: ANI)
12 December 2015, 16:25 PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan's PM Shinzo Abe reach Varanasi.
Also Read: From Kyoto to Kashi: What will Japan's PM Shinzo Abe do for 4 hours in Varanasi
12 December 2015, 15:05 PM
Taking Japan to the heart of India. In a special gesture PM invites PM @AbeShinzo to fly together to Varanasi pic.twitter.com/OoSOcXCzUO
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 14:47 PM
Power of 16! A wide-ranging set of agreements signed with Japan Read more at:https://t.co/bu8YuacFlZ pic.twitter.com/jR5WQk0oeQ
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 01:50 AM
Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar says Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail project will be completed in seven years. Japan has given a highly concessional loan with repayment period of 50 years and 15 year moratorium. It has an interest rate of 0.1 percent. The project will be executed in a joint venture of the Indian and Japanese companies.
12 December 2015, 14:52 PM
A son of legendary Shehnai player late Ustad Bismillah Khan will be performing today at a cultural event in Varanasi to welcome Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Also Read: Bismillah Khan's son to perform to welcome Modi, Abe in Varanasi
As PM @narendramodi prepares to take PM @AbeShinzo to Varanasi, here's a look at preparations for the great welcome pic.twitter.com/wDegYAGJOz
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 13:26 PM
Elaborate security arrangements are in place in Varanasi which is all decked up to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe today. The two leaders are likely to arrive at around 4:00 pm at the Babatpur Airport.
12 December 2015, 12:25 PM
A protest is taking place against Indo-Japan nuclear deal in Delhi. Ex-CPI (M) general secretary Prakash Karat is present.
12 December 2015, 12:32 PM
Invaluable role of Japanese ODA in India’s development and modernisation pic.twitter.com/I5RsfIpqKR
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 12:31 PM
Partnering for 'Make in India' pic.twitter.com/5TXclabUS9
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 12:30 PM
People to people relations are important. We are extending multiple entry visas, announces Japan's PM Abe.
12 December 2015, 12:23 PM
Japan's PM Shinzo Abe says: "We have taken relationship to a new level and buds have turned into blossoms...With a view to supporting growth of India, both public and private sector of Japan will act in unison."
12 December 2015, 12:21 PM
Recognising our special relationship, India will extend 'visa on arrival' to all Japanese citizens from March 01, 2016: PM Modi
12 December 2015, 12:20 PM
I appreciate Japan's PM Shinzo Abe's support for India's membership of APEC. We will also strive for our rightful place in a reformed UN Security Council: PM
12 December 2015, 12:19 PM
PM: We will work to promote inclusive, balanced & open regional architecture & maritime security in the region pic.twitter.com/iso1Hhjc7e
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 12:18 PM
We have taken two more decisive steps in security co-operation that will deepen our defence relations and promote defence manufacturing in India. This builds on decision to expand staff talks to all three wings of Armed Forces and to make Japan a partner in Malabar Naval Exercises: PM Modi
12 December 2015, 12:17 PM
We are engaged in wide ranging collaboration in clean energy and energy efficiency technology that will create solutions for the world at large, notes PM Modi.
12 December 2015, 12:16 PM
We appreciate the sharp rise in bilateral assistance programme and the strength of public and private Japanese commitment for `Make in India`. Last year, Japan's PM Abe spoke of USD 35 billion of Japanese finance and investments for India over five years.
12 December 2015, 12:16 PM
Japan has signed a deal to build India`s first bullet train, announces Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "This enterprise will launch a revolution in Indian railways and speed up India`s journey into the future. It will become an engine of economic transformation in India".
An engine for economic transformation: High Speed Rail on Mumbai-Ahmedabad sector through Japan’s Shinkansen pic.twitter.com/4QADHKNZ5c
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
Also Read: Japan to build India`s first bullet train: India PM Modi
12 December 2015, 12:15 PM
India and Japan ink MoU on civil nuclear energy.
MoU on civil nuclear energy co-op isn't just about commerce & clean energy but symbolic of mutual confidence & partner'p for a secure world
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 12:14 PM
No other strategic partnership can exercise a more profound influence on shaping the course of Asia and our interlinked ocean regions: Modi
12 December 2015, 12:13 PM
PM Narendra Modi addresses a joint press conference with Shinzo Abe, says he is delighted to welcome his Japanese counterpart, a personal friend and a great champion of India-Japan partnership.
12 December 2015, 12:12 PM
Addressing maritime challenges in Indo-Pacific region pic.twitter.com/f4bZPuA9I4
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 12:10 PM
Agreement on Defence Equipment and Technology pic.twitter.com/jdFqNzGGk4
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
Transforming India’s transportation sector pic.twitter.com/gqfIC9CAlU
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 12:09 PM
PM Modi and Japan's premier Shinzo Abe exchange joint statement on co-operation in security, infrastructure, technology, education and economy.
Deep and broad-based cooperation pic.twitter.com/Iv6NuJ1I9U
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 11:27 AM
PM @AbeShinzo says his talks with PM @narendramodi will "open a new age in the India Japan partnership". pic.twitter.com/B19PTmz61u
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 11:25 AM
PM @AbeShinzo reiterates that the India Japan partnership has the greatest potential of any bilateral relationship. pic.twitter.com/tlyBuOHP0Y
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
12 December 2015, 11:10 AM
Delegation-level talks are underway between India and Japan at the Hyderabad House in Delhi.
Turning the belief of potential into the conviction of a partnership. The Prime Ministers lead delegat'n level talks pic.twitter.com/weeOIMUBqQ
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015
