Modi, Abe discuss SCS dispute

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe and invited Japan to be a part of the “Make in India” programme as the two leaders discussed key issues like regional connectivity, maritime security and the South China Sea disputes.

Mr Modi and Mr Abe met on the sidelines of 13th Asean-India summit in the Malaysian capital as the Japanese Premier hosted a luncheon for his Indian counterpart. Mr Abe described the Indo-Japan ties as having the “greatest potential of any bilateral relationship in the world.” He said he personally wanted to expand the Indo-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

PM Modi expressed India’s keenness to work with Japan and invited Japanese firms to take part in the “Make in India” programme.