The discussions between the two Prime Ministers "will add substance and content to the India-Japan Strategic and Global Partnership", External Affairs Ministry said here today.
Abe, who will be accompanied by his wife Akie Abe, will be the first Japanese prime minister to be chief guest at India's Republic Day parade.
The visit of Abe later this month comes after the visit of Japan's Emperor and Empress to India two months ago.
The increasing proximity between India and Japan also come against the backdrop of a spike in tensions between Japan and China over a group of disputed islands in the East China Sea.
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