Modi, Abe reach Varanasi, worship Ganges
The PMs of both the Asian nations performed Ganga puja at the Dashashwamedh Ghat here.
"Older than history, older than tradition: PM @narendramodi & PM @AbeShinzo perform Ganga puja at Dashashwamedh Ghat," MEA spokesperson Vikas Swarup said.
"Celebrating an eternal friendship in an eternal city, the 2 PM’s witness the Ganga aarti," he said.
"Harnessing history for a visionary future: The PMs take forward the Kyoto-Varanasi Partnership," he said.
PMO India tweeted a picture showing both the PMs discussing different issues on the river Ganges.
"Kyoto last year, Kashi this year...cultural bonds between India and Japan during PM @AbeShinzo's visit," PMO India tweeted.
Modi and Abe reached Varanasi together on Saturday evening.
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