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PM Modi, Shinzo Abe agree to step up defence and economic ties

PM Modi, Shinzo Abe agree to step up defence and economic ties

TIL Desk/National/Tokyo/ Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Monday held “fruitful and extensive” talks during which they discussed issues of bilateral interest, the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and threats posed by nuclear terrorism as the two sides signed several agreements including on a high speed rail project and naval cooperation.

The two leaders also agreed to initiate 2+2 dialogue involving their foreign and defence ministers. India has a similar agreement with the US and the two sides held the first round of 2+2 dialogue in New Delhi last month.

“Held fruitful and extensive talks with PM @AbeShinzo. Today’s discussions focused on aspects relating to better economic ties, stronger cooperation in areas of defence and security,” Modi tweeted after two days of summit-level talks.

During the 13th annual summit, the two leaders reviewed developments in bilateral ties and explored new areas of cooperation, focusing on shared vision for peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, where China is flexing its muscles.

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