Red carpet welcome accorded, Japanese PM joins Modi for roadshow

Ahmedabad: A red carpet welcome was accorded to the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on his arrival here for the two-day crucial Summit with Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.The visit of Japanese PM is likely going to further strengthen the strategic partnership in terns of neghboourhood, and widen developmental cooperation and trade and investment between the two countries, especially in the business friendly Gujarat.

The new found bonhomie between both Prime Ministers is also seen in diplomatic circle as a more pronounced articulation of India's growing influence in South Asia.At the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Airport, Buddhist monks accorded a traditional welcome to Prime Minister Abe.With cultural troupes lined up on both sides of the reception venue gave scintillating performance as Mr Abe, his wife Akie Abe walked along Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (UNI)