Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga in person ahead of the Quad meeting, which is to be hosted by US President Joe Biden. The Prime Ministers of two Asian countries had a “successful meeting” in Washington DC. They met to discuss and strengthen bilateral relations between India and Japan.
“Forward the friendship with Japan,” the prime minister’s office said in a tweet after the meeting on Thursday.
“Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @sugawitter had a fruitful meeting in Washington DC. The two leaders discussed a range of issues including ways to further boost trade and cultural ties,” the tweet said.
Advancing friendship with Japan.
Prime Minister aranendramodi And @sugawitter A fruitful meeting took place in Washington DC. The two leaders discussed a range of issues, including ways to further accelerate trade and cultural ties. pic.twitter.com/l370XzB1Yt
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) September 23, 2021
Modi and Suga spoke over the phone in April. The call was about free and open trade in the Indo-Pacific. The two leaders talked about developing new partnerships in skill development and manufacturing. He also talked about building a flexible, diverse and reliable supply chain while ensuring reliable supply of critical materials and technologies. The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) was also highlighted during the discussion.
“We reaffirmed that we will work in close cooperation to contain the COVID-19 pandemic and have fruitful discussions on regional issues and Japan-India cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific,” the Japanese leader said in a phone call. Tweeted after. .
The Japanese PM had to cancel his visit to India in the wake of the second Covid-19 wave in India.
“Prime Minister Suga and I believe that in times of this COVID-19 pandemic crisis, India-Japan friendship and our partnership have become even more relevant to global stability and prosperity. Today, as we face many global challenges, So, it is the need of the hour that our friendship and relationship gets stronger day by day,” PM Modi had told PTI.
Today PM Modi will attend the Quad Leaders Summit post where he is scheduled to have a personal meeting with Biden, his first meeting after the presidential election.
(with inputs from PTI)
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