Japanese PM arrives, talks with Manmohan Wed

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda touched down in New Delhi today on a two-day visit during which the two sides are expected to discuss the prospects of reviving civil nuclear cooperation negotiations and boost economic ties.

Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda touched down in New Delhi Tuesday evening on a two-day visit during which the two sides are expected to discuss the prospects of reviving civil nuclear cooperation negotiations and boost economic ties.

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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold talks with Noda Wednesday evening on a wide range of bilateral, regional and global issues.

Civil nuclear cooperation, trade and investment, maritime security, counter-terrorism, anti-piracy cooperation, the UN reforms and the evolving East Asia architecture are be among the key issues to be discussed.

This is Noda's first visit to India since he became the Japanese prime minister in September.