India-Japan PM Modi, Shinzo Abe concur on 'strong partnership' day after India's landmark military agreement with Japan
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Thursday during which they reviewed the status of ongoing cooperation between the two countries.
Modi expressed his gratitude to Prime Minister Abe for his personal commitment and leadership in greatly strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
The two leaders reviewed the status of ongoing cooperation, including the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project, under the framework of the India-Japan Special Strategic & Global Partnership.
They agreed that the strong and enduring partnership between the two countries will play a critical role in charting the course for the global community in the post-COVID world.
The two leaders welcomed the signing of the Agreement on Reciprocal Provision of Supplies and Services between the Indian Armed Forces and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan.
They concurred that the Agreement will further enhance the depth of defence cooperation between the two countries and contribute to peace and security in the Indo-Pacific region.
In a tweet, PM Modi wrote: Made a phone call to my dear friend @AbeShinzo to wsh him good health and happiness. I deeply cherish our long association. His leadership and commitment have been vital in taking India-Japan partnership to new heights. I am sure this momentum will continue in the coming years."
Made a phone call to my dear friend @AbeShinzo to wish him good health and happiness. I deeply cherish our long association. His leadership and commitment have been vital in taking India-Japan partnership to new heights. I am sure this momentum will continue in the coming years.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 10, 2020
Modi and Abe expressed appreciation for the support provided to resident citizens in each other’s countries during the COVID-19 pandemic and agreed that such efforts must be continued to sustain the strong people-to-people ties between the two countries.
The two leaders expressed confidence that the strong momentum attained by the India-Japan partnership in the last few years will continue unabated in the future.
Prime Minister Modi conveyed his intention to work closely with the new government of Japan and wished Prime Minister Abe the very best for the future.
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