Agra Summit- the lighter moments-photo essay1

Agra Summit - the happier, human moments

14 July - 16 July 2001

General Musharraf and Begum Musharraf ready to alight at Palam airport in Delhi. The first door opens!

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The first picture on Indian soil.

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Being greeted by President Narayanan and First lady Usha Narayanan at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi

The First Couples of India and Pakistan

The First Handshake- with PM Vajpayee

Later in the morning, the General met important leaders and Ministers. With Vice President Krishan Kant

Meeting the Leader of Opposition - Sonia Gandhi.

A brief chat with Sonia Gandhi.

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Arriving at the Luncheon hosted by PM Vajpayee at the Taj Palace Hotel. 150 guests were invited to a gastronomic extravaganza prepared by chef Hemant Oberoi.

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Post-lunch emotional visit to the house where he spent his early years. Warm welcome by Kashmira - who remembered him from his childhood.

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At the reception hosted by Pakistan's High Commissioner Ashraf Qazi.

The President of India hosted a Banquet that night in honour of the visiting couple.

A toast to Friendship - President Narayanan and Begum Sehba Musharraf.

A toast to Peace - PM Vajpayee and Begum Sehba Musharraf at the State banquet.

Minister of Information and Broadcasting Sushma Swaraj greeting the General with an 'Adaab'

With the 'First Bollywood couple' - Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu.

President Musharraf addressing the guests at the Banquet

15 July 2001 - Agra

Picture perfect! General Musharraf and wife at the Taj.

Begum Sehba Musharraf being led by PM Vajpayee to dinner hosted by the CM Uttar Pradesh.

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