In Japan for 3 days of the annual Indo-Japan Summit, PM Narendra Modi has signed a landmark nuclear agreement with the nation.
Modi told media in Tokyo that he aims to make India the most open economy in the world.
”My resolve is to make India the most open economy in the world. The impact of our efforts is being felt and recognised globally”, he said as he addressed CEOs and investors in Japan.
Had very good discussions with business leaders on ways to boost India-Japan economic ties. pic.twitter.com/HiawV81ckf
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2016
The PM’s second trip to Japan in two years comes amid growing Chinese influence in the region. Encouraging travelers and businesspersons to avail the visa services India extends to Japanese citizens, the PM said:
“Asia has emerged as the new centre of global growth. India and Japan will have to continue to play a major role in Asia’s emergence. “
‘Strong India – Strong Japan’ will enrich our two nations & will be a stabilising factor in Asia and the world. https://t.co/1ERdDjiJK8 pic.twitter.com/X0BJM7bk0D
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 11, 2016
PM:’Made in India & Made by Japan’ has already started to converge wonderfully.I promise that we’re committed to boost @makeinindia pic.twitter.com/xrVrwekDN9
— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 11, 2016
The PM also said a combination of Japan’s hardware and India’s software makes form a great combination.
Here are 12 key highlights from his trip so far:
