Narendra Modi calls on Japanese Emperor, talk about the future of Asia

The call on came ahead of talks between Modi and Abe aimed at giving a fillip to the bilateral strategic relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called on Japanese Emperor Akihito ahead of key bilateral talks with counterpart Shinzo Abe during his three-day visit.

"A rare audience that symbolises the unique warmth between India and Japan. PM Narendra Modi greets His Highness Emperor Akihito of Japan," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

"Speaking of civilisations. PM Modi and Emperor Akihito talk of the common bonds of India and Japan and the future of Asia," he said in another tweet.

Speaking of civilizations. PM @narendramodi and Emperor Akihito talk of the common bonds of #IndiaJapan and the future of Asia pic.twitter.com/KcpuyjB9gs

— Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 11, 2016

The call on came ahead of wide-ranging talks between Modi and Abe aimed at giving a fillip to the bilateral strategic relations.

 

After the annual Summit, about 12 pacts will be signed by the two sides, sources said, adding there were also high expectations about the civil nuclear deal being signed.