Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday wished his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on his birthday, saying he has always cherished his interactions with him.
"Wishing my friend, Mr. Shinzo Abe, a very happy birthday. I pray for his long life and good health. Have always cherished my interactions with him," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.
Prime Minister Modi visited Japan in September last year during which Tokyo pledged financial support for building infrastructure in India.
Sticking to his 'Make in India' initiative, Prime Minister Modi gave an open invitation to the Japanese companies to consider India as a 'competitive low-cost manufacturing hub'.