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Modi to visit Japan on Aug 30

| | Aug 27, 2014, at 02:36 am
New Delhi, Aug 26 (IBNS): Ahead of his visit of Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said his visit to the Asian nation will boost relationship between the two nations.

He will visit Japan on Aug 30.

"On 30th August I will begin my visit to Japan. I am keenly looking forward to the visit, which will boost relations between our 2 nations.Japan visit will be my first bilateral visit outside the subcontinent. I was to visit in early July but could not due to Parliament session," Modi said in a statement.

"I see the Japan visit as an opportunity to take our ties with Japan to a new level and increase cooperation in various fields.I will visit Tokyo and Kyoto, and will interact with all sections of Japanese society from students, political leaders to captains of industry," he said.

"Have very warm memories of visiting Japan as a Chief Minister. The hospitality and the immense scope for cooperation left a deep impression on my mind," ha said.

Modi said both the nations could learn from each other.

"The scale of innovation and level of precision among the people of Japan is admirable. Both our nations can learn a lot from each other. Am particularly excited to meet Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. I deeply respect his leadership and enjoy a warm relationship with him from previous meetings," Modi said.

"Japan`s friendship with India is time tested. We are 2 vibrant democracies committed to advancing peace and prosperity in the world," she said.

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