- During the summit, Modi engaged with Abe on a range of issues, including defence and regional security
- Abe hosted Modi at his holiday home in the picturesque Yamanashi prefecture for a private dinner on Sunday, following which both the leaders traveled to Tokyo by train
- It was PM Modi’s 12th meeting with Abe since he first visited Japan as prime minister in September 2014
The PM said that projects such as Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail and Dedicated Freight Corridors reflect the high level and “strength of our economic engagement.” PM Modi said, “Japan is also at the forefront of engaging in our national initiatives, such as 'Make in India', 'Skill India', 'Digital India', 'Start Up India' [...] Japanese investors have faith in India's economic future, which is marked with myriad opportunities.”
(This is a PTI copy which has been edited for clarity and length.)
Landed in Tokyo. I am confident this visit will add new vigour to the strong friendship between India and Japan.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 27, 2018
今、東京に着陸しました。今回の日本訪問はインドと日本の強い友好関係に新たな勢いを与える、と確信しております。 pic.twitter.com/mG5LHrVpBI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Fanuc Corporation in Yamanashi Prefecture with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, ANI reported.
Fanuc Corporation is a Japanese company that provides automation products and services, such as robotics and computer numerical control wireless systems.
Tete-a-tete in front of a fireplace.
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) October 28, 2018
Japanese PM @AbeShinzo hosted PM @narendramodi at his personal villa near Lake Kawaguchi in #Yamanashi. PM Modi is the first foreign leader to be invited to the villa. pic.twitter.com/CpPvzYJgQp
Japanese Premier Shinzo Abe said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is one of his most "dependable" friends.
The Japanese prime minister also said he would like to strengthen bilateral cooperation to realise a free and open Indo-Pacific.
In a message to top the country, PM Abe said India is driving the region and the world's prosperity as a global power. "Prime Minister Modi is an outstanding leader of his great country."
"I have always believed and stated that the relationship between Japan and India is blessed with the largest potential in the world," he added.
A day characterised by special gestures and warmth.
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) October 28, 2018
After spending 8 hours together in #Yamanashi, PM @narendramodi & Japanese PM @AbeShinzo depart for Tokyo by Express Train Kaiji. Japan is India’s partner in railway modernisation, including Mumbai Ahmedabad High Speed Railway. pic.twitter.com/CcuEy5BX2Y
#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Indian Community Event in Tokyo, Japan. pic.twitter.com/ajmRbbrzep
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2018
Talking about India in the realm of digital infrastructure, he said that broadband services now extended onto villages, with over 100 crore mobile phones being used actively in the country.
“1 GB is cheaper than a small bottle of cold drink. This data is becoming the tool for service delivery,” he said.
Referring to the ‘Make in India’ campaign that he kickstarted, Modi said that it has finally become a global brand, as it has led to India manufacturing products for the rest of the world as well. He added that India was in the global top ranks in the manufacturing of electronics and automobiles.
(ANI)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the japanese community
Posted by The Quint on Sunday, October 28, 2018
Prime Minister Abe welcomes Prime Minister Modi of India in Tokyo. The two leaders inspect guards of honor, followed by the summit meeting. At the outset, the two confirm strong Japan and strong India are good both for bilateral ties and for the world. pic.twitter.com/SysFJBpyjv
— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) October 29, 2018
PM Narendra Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe hold delegation level talks in Kantei.
PM Narendra Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe sign and exchange agreements between India and Japan, as Bilateral talks begin in Tokyo.
"A strong Japan is in favour of India and a strong India is in favour of Japan,” said Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, beginning his address.
He also spoke on “high speed railway,” a new Yen loan, and about beginning the process of relaxing the Japanese visa procurement for Indian citizens in the coming year.
"The 21st century cannot be the century of Asia if India and Japan don't cooperate," said PM Modi in his address.
He also praised Japan for doing well in multiple spheres and thanked them for their hospitality.
We both agree that from digital partnership to cyberspace, health, defence, ocean to space, in every field we will strengthen our partnership. I have been told that today Japan investors have announced that they will invest 2.5 billion US dollars in India.PM Modi.
A new trajectory to Special Strategic & Global Partnership
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) October 29, 2018
At the delegation level talks, PM @narendramodi & PM @AbeShinzo reviewed developments in bilateral relations & explored new areas of cooperation, focusing on shared vision for peace & prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. pic.twitter.com/rTdCSCs5ft
日本国民の愛情に感謝の念をあらわします。
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 29, 2018
安倍総理と一緒にPM @AbeShinzo’sの山梨の別荘でのおもてなし、いつまでも忘れません。安倍総理にお会いすること、そしてこれからの印日関係についてお話することはいつも大喜びです。心から感謝を申し上げます。 pic.twitter.com/XDuK3rAhYP
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