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HIGHLIGHTS: 21st century will be Asia’s and Indo-Japan ties will play key role, says PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Japan to attend the 13th India-Japan annual summit. On Sunday, Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe held informal talks at a resort near Mount Fuji and visited a factory of industrial robot manufacturer on Sunday as they spent about eight hours together on the first day of a two-day summit.PM Modi has said the partnership between the two countries has been fundamentally transformed and it has been strengthened as a ‘special strategic and global partnership’.Here are the highlights:
6:42pm IST
PM Modi departs for Delhi
Tokyo: PM Narendra Modi departs for Delhi after concluding his two-day visit to Japan pic.twitter.com/FZGfvVLMNI
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2018
5:50pm IST
Thank Shinzo Abe for the hospitality: Modi
Gratitude to the Japanese people for their affection.
I will always remember PM @AbeShinzo’s kind gesture of taking me to his home. It is always a delight to meet him and discuss the way ahead for India-Japan ties. I thank him for his hospitality. pic.twitter.com/SKCtI2BAye
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 29, 2018
5:46pm IST
Interacted with various stakeholders of India-Japan partnership: Modi
My two day Japan visit consisted of a wide range of programmes, where I got to interact with various stakeholders of the India-Japan partnership. The visit will further strengthen the India-Japan relationship, be it in trade, technology or people-to-people ties. pic.twitter.com/81VUSkV0iB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 29, 2018
5:40pm IST
Held fruitful and extensive talks with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe: Modi
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. pic.twitter.com/jCXrx4QX7I
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 29, 2018
4:18pm IST
2+2 dialogue between foreign and defence ministers: Modi
We have agreed for a 2+2 dialogue between our foreign ministers and defence ministers. The aim of this is to further work towards world peace and stability: Modi
4:16pm IST
Olympics in Japan a great development: Modi
Japan will host the World Rugby Championship, followed by the Olympics. It marks a great development for sports. Wish Japan all the very best: Modi
4:14pm IST
21st century will be Asia’s century: Modi
21st century will be Asia’s century and Indo-Japan ties will play a key role in shaping it: Modi
4:12pm IST
$2.5bn dollar investment will generate 30,000 jobs: Modi
We both agree that from digital partnership to cyberspace, from health to defence, from ocean to space, in every field, we will strengthen our partnership. I have been told that today Japan investors have announced that they will invest $2.5 US dollars in India. This will generate 30,000 jobs: Modi
4:01pm IST
PM Modi, Shinzo Abe sign agreements between India and Japan
PM Narendra Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe sign & exchange agreements between India & Japan, in Tokyo. #ModiInJapan pic.twitter.com/vmrHnRKzjO
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2018
3:52pm IST
India, Japan to cooperate in Yoga, Ayurveda for first time
India and Japan decided to cooperate for the first time in the areas of traditional medicinal systems such as Yoga and Ayurveda to provide holistic healthcare and wellness in both the countries.
A Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) was signed between India’s Ministry of AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) and the Kanagawa Prefectural Government.
2:42pm IST
PM Modi, Japan’s Shinzo Abe hold delegation level talks
Tokyo: PM Narendra Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe hold delegation level talks in Kantei #ModiInJapan pic.twitter.com/JDZs74xWh9
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2018
10:58am IST
I urge Japanese businessmen to engage more with India: PM
“I always talk about strong India, strong Japan. I urge Japanese businessmen to engage more with India,” PM Modi says.
10:56am IST
Indo-Japan cooperation in electric mobility will be fruitful: PM
“India is moving ahead in the areas of artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, 3D printing, robotics. India and Japan’s cooperation in the area of electric mobility will prove to be very fruitful,” PM says.
10:51am IST
India’s software and Japan’s hardware can together create miracles: PM
“I have said this before. India’s software and Japan’s hardware can together create miracles,” says PM Modi.
10:48am IST
Reforms undertaken in India are showing results: PM
Reforms undertaken in India are showing results: PM Modi
10:43am IST
My govt has prioritised ease of doing business: PM Modi
My government has prioritised ease of doing business: PM Modi
When I took over the responsibility of the government in 2014, India was at 140th position in the ‘ease of doing business’ ranking of the World Bank. Now India has reached 100th position & we are working towards better ranking: PM
10:40am IST
Japanese working in large numbers in India: PM Modi
Some years ago, I spoke about making a mini-Japan in India. It’s a matter of great happiness for me that today, you are working in an even larger number in India: PM Modi
10:35am IST
India-Japan ties are based on trust: PM Modi
From car manufacturing to communications, Japanese companies have contributed to India: PM Modi
India-Japan ties are based on trust, he says.
10:25am IST
PM Modi at Make in India seminar
PM Modi is with National Security Advisor NSA Ajit Doval at ‘Make in India: India-Japan Partnership in Africa and Digital Partnership’ seminar in Tokyo.
10:01am IST
Japan Business Federation has played important role in strengthening economic relations with India: PM Modi
Keidanren (Japan Business Federation) has played an important role in strengthening economic relations between India and Japan. I invite you to avail of opportunities offered by India : PM Modi at a lunch hosted by the apex Chamber of Commerce in his honour
9:50am IST
PM Modi meets Toshihiro Nikai of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party
Mr. Toshihiro Nikai, the Secretary General of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party met PM @narendramodi.
They deliberated on the unparalleled potential of strong India-Japan relations and how to add greater vigour to this partnership. pic.twitter.com/lKIgvia6rC
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018
9:35am IST
PM Modi meets Japan’s foreign minister
Mr. Taro Kono, the Foreign Minister of Japan interacted with PM @narendramodi in Tokyo. The two leaders discussed ways to expand India-Japan cooperation for the benefit of people in both nations. @MofaJapan_en pic.twitter.com/SrcUz86DrC
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018
9:20am IST
PM Modi meets industry leaders from India, Japan
PM Modi is at the India-Japan business leaders forum in Tokyo.
Boosting business ties.
Top industry leaders from India and Japan interact with PM @narendramodi in Tokyo.
The Prime Minister spoke at length about India's reform trajectory and urged the business leaders of Japan to explore various investment opportunities in India. pic.twitter.com/kMwGO3KpTG
— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018
7: 46am IST
PM Modi meets Japan’s trade minister, discusses ways to enhance economic engagement
Japan's role in our economic journey continues to be integral to India's transformation.
Minister of @METI_JPN Hiroshige Seko called on PM @narendramodi. Discussed ways to enhance our economic engagement, specially given METI's role in strengthening our economic partnership. pic.twitter.com/KRxb7EIOtd
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) October 29, 2018
7:14am IST
PM Modi meets Japanese venture capitalists in Tokyo
Feedback is important.
PM @narendramodi interacting with some respected names in Japanese venture capitalists. Participants gave a thumbs up to reform measures initiated by the government & offered suggestions on further improving the start up and innovation ecosystem in India. pic.twitter.com/K7XbOLdSN4
— Raveesh Kumar (@MEAIndia) October 29, 2018
7:07am IST
We’ll grab world’s attention on Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary: PM
We celebrate Sardar Patel’s birth anniversary every year but this time we’ll grab attention of entire world. In Gujarat, his birth place, Sardar sahab’s statue, the tallest in the world, is being built. Sardar sahab ki pratibha jitni oonchi thi, pratima bhi utni hi oonchi banegi: PM
7:01am IST
India preparing to send Gaganyaan into space by 2022: PM Modi
Last year, our scientists created record by launching over 100 satellites into space simultaneously. We sent Chandrayaan and Mangalyaan at very low expense. India is preparing to send Gaganyaan into space by 2022. It’ll be Indian in all ways and the person travelling in it will also be an Indian: PM Modi
6:52am IST
Make in India emerged as global brand: PM Modi
Make in India emerged as global brand today. We’re manufacturing quality products not only for India but for world. India is becoming a global hub, especially in field of electronics and automobile manufacturing.We’re rapidly moving towards being no.1 in mobile phones manufacturing: PM Modi
6:47am IST
India making tremendous progress in digital infrastructure: PM
Today India is making tremendous progress in field of digital infrastructure. Broadband connectivity is reaching villages, over 100 crore mobile phones are active in India,1 GB is cheaper than a small bottle of cold drink. This data is becoming the tool for service delivery: PM Modi
6:45am IST
India is going through a massive transformative phase today: PM
India is going through a massive transformative phase today. The world is appreciating India for its efforts towards services towards humanity. The policies being made in India, the work being done towards public welfare, for these the nation is being felicitated today: PM Modi
6:41am IST
PM extends Diwali greetings to Indian community in Japan
“Like the Diwali lamps, spread your light in Japan and in every corner of the world. This is my wish for you,”says PM Modi at the Indian community event in Tokyo.
6:30am IST
PM Modi at the Indian community event in Tokyo
#WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at the Indian Community Event in Tokyo, Japan. pic.twitter.com/ajmRbbrzep
— ANI (@ANI) October 29, 2018
