New Delhi: Civil nuclear energy and defence cooperation will come up for discussion during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s August 31-September 3 visit to Japan, his first bilateral visit to a country outside India’s immediate neighbourhood.
Modi will meet his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe for the annual summit between the two countries. He will also call on Emperor Akihito.
The external affairs ministry said in a statement that India and Japan have a strategic and global partnership.
“The visit of the prime minister to Japan will further strengthen the bonds of friendship between India and Japan,” the statement said.
Sources said India was keen on early conclusion of India-Japan civil nuclear agreement, which will pave the way for supply of nuclear technology of India.
The sources said the two sides are also likely to discuss sale of Japan’s US-2 amphibious aircraft to India.
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