INDIA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Yoshihide Suga at the Quad Leaders’ summit. The two leaders had a meeting on a variety of subjects on boosting cooperation between the two nations. PM Modi called Japan one of India’s most valued partners. PM Modi is currently on a three-day visit to the US.
“Japan is one of India’s most valued partners. I had an excellent meeting with PM Yoshihide Suga on a variety of subjects that would further boost cooperation between our nations. A strong India-Japan friendship augurs well for the entire planet,” PM Modi tweeted.
PM Modi and his Suga had a “fruitful” meeting in Washington wherein they discussed several issues including ways to give further impetus to trade and cultural ties.
“Furthering friendship with Japan. Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @sugawitter had a fruitful meeting in Washington DC. Both leaders held discussions on several issues including ways to give further impetus to trade and cultural ties,” the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) tweeted
This was PM Modi’s first meeting with Suga after the latter took over as the PM in September last year.
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The bilateral meeting comes a day ahead of the first in-person summit of the Quad, quadrilateral cooperation between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States.
This year, PM Modi held a telephonic conversation with Suga and discussed cooperation in diverse areas including high technology, skill development, and combating the COVID-19 pandemic together. Australian Prime Minister will also participate in the summit hosted by the US President on September 24. The leaders will review progress made since their first virtual summit on March 12, 2021, and discuss regional issues of shared interests.
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