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Exclusive! First PHOTOS of Obama arriving in Mumbai

US President Barack Obama has arrived in Mumbai on the first leg of his three-day visit that will seek to focus on opening up of Indian markets for American businesses and deal with wide range of political issues, including strategy on counter-terrorism.

The Air Force One carrying Obama and his wife Michelle touched down at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at 12:50 pm.

Rediff.com's Sumit Rajwade and Vaihayasi Pande Daniel shot first photographs of President Obama in Mumbai.

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First PHOTOS of Obama arriving in Mumbai

Air Force One moments before it touched down at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

First PHOTOS of Obama arriving in Mumbai

Air Force One moments touches down at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

First PHOTOS of Obama arriving in Mumbai

US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama step off Air Force One in Mumbai.

First PHOTOS of Obama arriving in Mumbai

US first lady Michelle Obama receives flowers from Maharashtra Chief minister Ashok Chavan as she stands next to US President Barack Obama after arriving on Air Force One in Mumbai

First PHOTOS of Obama arriving in Mumbai

US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama greet dignitaries after stepping off Air Force One in Mumbai

First PHOTOS of Obama arriving in Mumbai

US President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama view the 26/11 memorial at the Taj Mahal Palace and Tower Hotel, site of the 2008 attacks in Mumbai

First PHOTOS of Obama arriving in Mumbai

Obama's cavalcade had at least 30 cars. Whistles, sirens, flashing lights... Michelle Obama was clearly visible.