Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe today, ahead of the two-day summit in Japan to review the progress in ties and deepen strategic dimension of the bilateral relationship. This is PM Modi's 12th meeting with Shinzo Abe since he first visited Japan as prime minister in September 2014. Japan and Russia are the only two countries with which India holds an annual bilateral summit and has no ideological or strategic differences.
During the summit, PM Modi will engage with Mr Abe on a range of issues including defence and regional security.
According to All India Radio, PM Modi will be visiting the robotics and automation firm FANUC in Yamanashi and meet business leaders as well. He will be showcasing India as an attractive investment destination to the Japanese investors. Besides, he will also address a Make-in-India event in Tokyo. The Prime Minister will then participate in a community reception that will be attended by the Indian diaspora. Yamanashi, at a distance of around 110 kilometres from Tokyo, is surrounded by several mountains including Mount Fuji - the country's tallest peak at around 3,776 metres.
Here are the LIVE updates on PM Modi's visit to Japan:
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Friend, Yuujin 友人 Shinzo Abe!
- Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) October 28, 2018
PM @narendramodi is affectionately received by Japanese PM @AbeShinzo on arrival at Hotel Mt. Fuji in #Yamanashi. This is the 12th meeting between the two leaders in the last four years. pic.twitter.com/ildH8wvZbN
Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at hotel Mount Fuji in Yamanashi pic.twitter.com/5MX8g9oebR
- ANI (@ANI) October 28, 2018
Close to 11 PM local time but the wait was worth every moment.
- Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) October 27, 2018
Proudly waving the Indian flag, the Indian diaspora in Japan enthusiastically greet PM @narendramodi on his arrival at the hotel in #Tokyo. 2 days of hectic engagement begins tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/syPx6r3vXW
