Modi meets Abe; Japanese PM calls him one of his 'most dependable friends'

Besides bilateral issues, the two leaders are expected to deliberate on a range of regional and global issues, including the situation in the Indo-Pacific region

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe in Yamanashi, Japan, on Sunday as the two leaders sought to add new vigour to the strong friendship between the two countries.

"Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @AbeShinzo meet at Yamanashi. They would be holding talks through the day on deepening India-Japan ties," Prime Minister Modi's office tweeted.

Prime Ministers @narendramodi and @AbeShinzo meet at Yamanashi. They would be holding talks through the day on deepening India-Japan ties. pic.twitter.com/T9eGZ3yuVx

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 28, 2018

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