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Will accelerate unfinished agenda of projects with Japan: Modi
New Delhi, Aug 29 (IBNS) Ahead of his visit to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he will try to accelerate progress on the unfinished agenda of projects and initiatives that two countries have embarked upon.
"During this visit, I propose to celebrate these links of history and the experiences of our peoples, and impart new meaning to them. We will explore how Japan can associate itself productively with my vision of inclusive development in India, including the transformation of India’s manufacturing, infrastructure sectors, energy and social sectors."
"We will discuss how to boost our defence and security cooperation, including in defence technology, equipment and industry, in line with the evolving domestic policies of the two countries. I will try to accelerate progress on the unfinished agenda of projects and initiatives that our two countries have embarked upon, the PM said in a statement.
Modi will be on a three-day visit to Japan at the invitation of country's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for the Annual Summit between India and Japan.
This is Modi's first bilateral visit outside India’s immediate neighbourhood as Prime Minister of India.
According to the PM, this underlines "the high priority that Japan receives in our foreign and economic policies. It is also a reflection of Japan’s paramount importance in my vision for development and prosperity in India and in peace, stability and prosperity in Asia at large."
He will begin his visit from Japan’s old capital Kyoto, which is rich in heritage of civilizations.
"I am deeply grateful to Prime Minister Abe for joining me there, which demonstrates a special commitment and support for the relationship. My visit to Kyoto reflects the ancient foundations of our contemporary relations and will also focus on some of our nation’s priorities, including urban renewal and smart heritage cities as well as advanced scientific research," Modi said.
From there, Modi will proceed to Tokyo, where he is expected to discuss with Prime Minister Abe the roadmap for global and strategic partnership between the two countries in the years ahead.
"I am meeting Prime Minister Abe at a time of enormous global challenges, from persisting economic weaknesses to turmoil and transitions in different parts of the world. I hope to exchange views with Prime Minister Abe on important regional and global developments of shared interest," Modi said.
"I look forward to an audience with His Majesty the Emperor of Japan, who graced the people of India with a most memorable visit to our country last year. I will have an opportunity to interact with leaders across the entire political spectrum in Japan, regional leaders, captains of business and industry, friends of India in Japan as well as Indian brothers and sisters living and working in Japan," the PM said in his statement.
"I am confident that my visit will write a new chapter in the annals of the relations between Asia’s two oldest democracies and take our Strategic and Global Partnership to the next higher level," he noted.
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