(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
As Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his two-day Japan visit on
Monday, he underscored the importance of closer India-Japan
cooperation and said this partnership is a key pillar of a stable
and secure Indo-Pacific region, Trend reports citing NDTV .
The Prime Minister arrived in Tokyo today at the invitation of
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. His visit includes the Quad
Summit, meeting fellow Quad leaders, interaction with Japanese
business leaders and the vibrant Indian community.
Upon his arrival, he received a rousing welcome from the Indian
community at the Hotel New Otani where he will be staying during
his trip.
'Japan's Indian community has made pioneering contributions in
different fields. They have also remained connected with their
roots in India. I thank the Indian diaspora in Japan for the warm
welcome,' PM Modi said in a tweet.
'Closer India-Japan cooperation is vital in the post-COVID
world. Our nations are firmly committed to democratic values.
Together, we are key pillars of a stable and secure Indo-Pacific
region. I am equally glad that we are working closely in various
multilateral forums as well,' he added.
The meeting with PM Kishida will provide an opportunity for the
two leaders to carry forward their conversations from the 14th
India-Japan Annual Summit held in March, when PM Kishida visited
India.
In another Twitter post, the Prime Minister recalled that he had
the opportunity of interacting with the Japanese people since my
days as Chief Minister of Gujarat. 'Japan's developmental strides
have always been admirable. Japan is partnering with India in key
sectors including infrastructure, technology, innovation, start-ups
and more.'
PM Modi also penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between
India and Japan. 'Ours is a partnership for peace, stability and
prosperity. I trace the journey of our special friendship which
completes 70 glorious years.'
In his departure statement on Sunday, he said that during the
Quad summit, leaders will once again have the opportunity to
discuss various initiatives and issues of mutual interest.
The Summit in Tokyo is the fourth interaction of Quad Leaders
since their first virtual meeting in March 2021, in-person Summit
in Washington DC in September 2021 and virtual meeting in March
2022.
The leaders will review the progress of Quad initiatives and
Working Groups, identify new areas of cooperation and provide
strategic guidance and vision for future collaboration.
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