PM Modi Turns Host For Japanese PM Abe on the Banks of Ganga
Modi’s speed of implementing policies is like a bullet train: Japanese PM Shinzo Abe. Follow the live updates here.
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PM Modi and PM Abe Leave For Delhi
The two Prime ministers are on their way t Delhi after an eventful day.
Today, the two signed deals in order to enhance the bilateral relation between Japan and India.
Read the joint statement here.
PM Modi Turns Host
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is hosting a banquet dinner for Japanese PM Shinzo Abe in his constituency, Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh (UP).
The Chief Minister of UP, Akhilesh Yadav, and Governor of UP, Ram Naik, are also present at the government-funded gala.
The “pure veg” menu, as pointed out by Ministry of External Affairs’ Spokesperson Vikas Swarup, is happening with cultural art performances.
Speed painter Vilas Naik paints as Grammy nominee Ricky Kej plays in the background.
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe Pays Respect to River Ganga
The Japanese Prime Minister, accompanied by Prime Minister Modi, is paying his respects to the river Ganga in Varanasi, PM Modi’s constituency.
Prime Minister Modi has visited Japan in August-September 2014. Besides the bilateral deals signed in India, the visit was similar to PM Abe’s visit to India.
Maruti cars, manufactured in Varanasi, will be exported to Japan, according to the joint statement issued by the two PMs.
PM Modi and PM Abe Reach Varanasi
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have reached Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.
Varanasi is PM Modi’s constituency. The two are expected to attend the Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat in Varanasi.
Modi Says India Appreciates Sharp Rise in Bilateral Assistance Programme
PM Narendra Modi’s Comments:
- I’m delighted to welcome PM Shinzo, a personal friend & a great champion of India-Japan partnership
- No other strategic partnership can exercise a more profound influence on shaping the course of Asia and our interlinked ocean regions
- We appreciate the sharp rise in bilateral assistance programme & the strength of public and pvt Japanese commitment for Make in India
- Last year PM Shinzo spoke of US $35 billion of Japanese finance & investments for India over 5 years.
- We are engaged in wide ranging collaboration in clean energy & energy efficiency tech that will create solutions for the world at large
- We have taken two more decisive steps in security co-op that will deepen our defence relations & promote defence manufacturing in India
- This builds on decision to expand staff talks to all three wings of Armed Forces & to make Japan a partner in Malabar Naval Exercises
- I appreciate PM Shinzo’s support for India’s membership of APEC
- We will also strive for our rightful place in a reformed UN Security Council
- Recognizing our special relationship, India will extend ‘visa on arrival’ to all Japanese citizens from 1st Mar 2016
- As we work for Vision 2025 of Indo-Japan ties, we will advance prosperity of our people & shape an Asian century in our vision & values
- 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
- People to people relations are important. We are extending multiple entry visas.
Read the complete statement here.
Abe Declares that Japan will Build a Convention Centre in Varanasi
Calling for Stronger International Partnership in Combating Terrorism
High Speed Rail on Mumbai-Ahmedabad Sector Through Japan’s Shinkansen
Addressing Maritime Challenges in Indo-Pacific Region
Transforming India’s Transportation Sector
Agreement on Defence Equipment and Technology
Deep and Broad-based Cooperation
PM Narendra Modi and Shinzo Abe exchange joint statement on cooperation in security, infrastructure, technology, education and economy.
“These Talks Will Open a New Age in the India-Japan Partnership”
Delegate-Level Talks Begin
Narendra Modi Welcomes Shinzo Abe at Hyderabad House
Furthering a Close and Reliable Partnership: PM Shinzo Calls on President Mukherji
PM Narendra Modi at Business Leaders Meet:
- USD 11-12 billion dollar fund has been created in Japan to promote ‘Make in India’.
- Growth in IIP numbers reflects that India is a country of opportunities.
- First time Japan will import Maruti Suzuki cars from India.
- India is a land of possibilities with excellent human resources, a technological base and Japan has been there at every turning point.
- Not just high speed train, India wants high speed growth.
Modi’s Economic Policies are like Shinkansen-High Speed Train: Shinzo Abe
India-Japan Economic Partnership Front and Centre
Narendra Modi Receives Shinzo Abe
Japan’s PM Shinzo Abe is here to burnish, as he says the “most important bilateral relationship” in the world. Here is a list of all that’s on the agenda:
- Slated for discussion is a reported $15 billion agreement for a ‘Shinkansen’ bullet train connecting the economically dynamic cities of Mumbai and Ahmedabad.
- The pair may also discuss building defence ties and a long-mooted civil nuclear deal that would allow Japan to export its nuclear plant technologies to India.
- Abe will meet with Indian business leaders, foreign minister Sushma Swaraj and President Pranab Mukherjee.
- He will head to Varanasi, Modi’s Parliamentary constituency, on Saturday.
- Both leaders will address a joint press statement at the end of Abe’s visit.
- Abe will also inaugurate the Japan-India Innovation Seminar.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has arrived in New Delhi for a three-day visit on Friday. Abe is here to attend the ninth annual India-Japan summit and will hold delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Modi. The two heads of state have much in common. Both run two of the most important economies in the world, were elected on a platform of kickstarting economic reforms in Japan and India and have to contend with territorial disputes with China, the dominant regional power.
Itinerary of Japan PM Shinzo Abe’s visit to India is as follows:
Friday, December 11, 2015
1545 hrs – Arrival at Air Force Station, Palam
1645 hrs – Call by Smt Sushma Swaraj, Minister of External Affairs at Taj Palace
1805 hrs – Japan-India Innovation Seminar (CII/FICCI/ASSOCHAM) at Taj Palace
Saturday, December 12, 2015
0900 hrs – Meeting with Business Leaders Forum
1015 hrs – Call on the President of India
1100 hrs – Meeting with Prime Minister of India at Hyderabad House
1200 hrs – Signing of Agreements & Press Statements
1505 hrs – Emplane for Varanasi
1625 hrs – Arrival at Varanasi Airport
1745 hrs – Attend Ganga Aarti at Dasaswamedh Ghat
2055 hrs – Emplane for New Delhi
Sunday, December 13, 2015
0900 hrs – Departure from Air Force Station, Palam