Chinese president Xi Jinping is to visit India. Visiting Ahmedabad forms part of his itinerary

Ahmedabad on Xi's India itinerary

A hoarding near Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad displays a welcome message in both Gujarati and Chinese languages ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to the city on September 17

Picture by Yasin D

Ahmedabad readies to welcome Xi

Readying to welcome Xi

Shamiana (tents) are being set up at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 17 evening

Picture by Yasin D

Dinner by riverside

Shamiana (tents) are being set up at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad where Prime Minister Narendra Modi will host a dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping on September 17 evening

Picture courtesy Gujarat Govt