Sunday, August 31, 2014

PM Modi visits primary school, meets Japanese foreign minister

ndia has high expectations from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Japan visit beginning tomorrow. On a day when Mr Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe exchanged warm messages on Twitter, the Ministry of External Affairs said yesterday that the visit will explore new areas of co-operation in the field of infrastructure and cutting edge technology, among others between the two countries. Modi yesterday tweeted in Japanese that he was excited to meet Abe, and that he deeply respects his leadership and enjoys a warm relationship with him. In his reply, Abe tweeted that India has a special place in his heart.
He said that he was eagerly waiting for Modi’s arrival in Kyoto this weekend. Abe said that Modi’s first visit to Japan as Indian Prime Minister will add a new chapter to both countries’ strategic partnership. He said, together both countries can do a lot for peace and prosperity in the world. Abe follows three people, including Modi on Twitter. As a special gesture, Abe will receive Modi in Kyoto on his arrival tomorrow.
Talking to media persons in New Delhi last evening, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said, on the first leg of Mr. Modi’s 5 day long visit, the Prime Minister will reach Kyoto, the heritage city of Japan. He said, Kyoto , known as a smart city , is an example of cultural tradition and modernity, dovetailing Modi’s own vision of building 100 smart cities in the country. Modi will address a public event on Sunday and meet Governor and Mayor of Kyoto. He will also visit Kobe University.
On the second leg of the visit, Modi will hold talks with his Japanese counterpart in Tokyo and agreements are also likely to be signed. Modi will address a business meet and visit an elementary school also. He will call on the Japanese Emperor on the next day, among other engagements on 2nd of September. Replying to a question on civil nuclear deal with Japan, Akbaruddin said that the India is working on a satisfactory outcome.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary Sujatha Singh and other senior officials will accompany the Prime Minister. A business delegation will also visit Japan separately to boost trade and economic cooperation.

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