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

During the 13th annual summit, the two leaders reviewed developments in bilateral ties and explored new areas of cooperation

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