PM Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe attend Ganga Aarti in Varanasi

PM Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe take part in the Ganga aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat (Varanasi). https://t.co/GYSmW5rc1m

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Watch PM Narendra Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe present at the Varanasi attending the Ganga aarti"

 

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reached Varanasi on Saturday evening. 

WATCH: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japan PM Shinzo Abe in Varanasi, welcomed with an orchestra of "dhols", https://t.co/uFVGJXQO8c

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Japan PM Shinzō Abe said

* We have taken relationship to new level and buds have turned into blossoms.

* With a view to supporting growth of India, both public and private sector of Japan will act in unison

* Japan PM Shinzō Abe declares that Japan will build a convention centre in Varanasi.

 

PM Modi speaking at joint conference

* It is a great pleasure to host a personal friend and a great champion of Indo-Japan partnership.

* No friend will matter more in realising India’s economic dreams than Japan.

* In the course of the past year, we have made enormous progress in economic cooperation and regional partnership.

* No other strategic partnership can exercise a more profound influence on shaping course of Asia and our interlinked ocean regions.

* The memorandum we (Indo-Japan) signed on civil nuclear energy co-op, is a signing symbol of a new level of mutual confidence.

* High-Speed Rail on Mumbai-Ahmedabad sector through Japan’s Shinkansen will launch an evolution in India Railways.

* PM Abe has been prompt and positive on our economic proposals many of which are now unique to India.

* We have also taken two more decisive steps in our security co-operation, will promote defence manufacturing in India.

* Our shared commitment to combating climate change is equally strong.

* Recognising our special relationship, India will extend 'visa on arrival' to all Japanese citizens from 1st Mar 2016.

 

Signing of Agreements between India & Japan, in Delhi. pic.twitter.com/ausUKS6XPl

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Delegation level talks between India & Japan at Hyderabad House, Delhi. pic.twitter.com/qs47zpsH2N

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PM Modi and Shinzo Abe have now reached Hyderabad House in Delhi.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe has met President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Japan PM Shinzo Abe meets President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapati Bhavan. pic.twitter.com/3PjNIkSUWB

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DCM Shriram's chairman and Managing director Ajay Sriram says that Japan and the business industry have realised that India has tremendous strength in its manpower which needs to be harnessed. He calls the pace of thinking between the two countries 'very positive'. 

"India is a great market for Japanese goods and services, India needs their technology and finances", says Sriram.

$11-12 billion dollar fund has been created in Japan to promote 'Make in India': PM Narendra Modi.

Growth in IIP numbers reflects that India is a country of opportunities, says PM Modi.

PM @narendramodi at the Business Leaders Forum : Not just high speed train, India wants high speed growth. pic.twitter.com/6i0S290yAL

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015

 Japan PM Abe says  a strong India is good for Japan and a strong Japan is good for India. 

Abe praises Modi's economic policies, says they are like Shinkansen - High speed, safe and reliable and carrying many people along.

India is a land of possibilities with excellent human resources and technological base, and Japan has been there with us at every turning point: Modi

PM Narendra Modi has received Japanese PM Shinzo Abe at the Business Leaders Forum, reports the MEA handle.

A special friend & a valued partner. PM @narendramodi receives PM @AbeShinzo for the Business Leaders Forum pic.twitter.com/fZfdjZ3XBd

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015

PM Modi has begun addressing the Business Leaders Forum. 

PM @narendramodi :Today there is a Make in India movement in Japan with a $12 billion fund pic.twitter.com/4x2b39kgyr

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) December 12, 2015