As Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Johannesburg on Friday to attend the G20 Leaders' Summit, being held under South Africa’s Presidency, he was accorded a unique traditional welcome by the cultural performance troupe.

Upon his arrival at Waterkloof Air Force Base (AFB) in Gauteng, the performers, dressed in traditional attires, got down on the ground and welcomed the prime minister with folded hands and heads bowed down, as a visible show of respect.

The artists also performed cultural song and dances during his welcome.

"Landed in Johannesburg for the G20 Summit related engagements. Look forward to productive discussions with world leaders on key global issues. Our focus will be on strengthening cooperation, advancing development priorities and ensuring a better future for all,

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