PM’s remarks at joint press meet with PM Abe of Japan

Prime Minister and my close friend, Mr. Abe,

Distinguished delegates,

Friends,
Namaste,
Konichiwa,

The affectionate way in which Abe San has welcomed me here in Tokyo, and earlier in Yamanashi and in his home, has made this visit of mine to Japan even more unforgettable. Japan is the best amalgamation of best values of eastern and western cultures. This is the same great country which has taught us that the path of human development is not the one of conflict between the ancient and the new ways but it is about their co-existence and creation. Acceptance of new and respect for the old – this is the key contribution of Japan to the world civilization. And it is also one of the very close similarities of India and Japan.

Excellencies,

India and Japan relations have the depths and expanse of Indian and Pacific oceans. These relations are based on shared commitment to democratic values ​​and freedoms and the Rule of Law. Yesterday and todayI had a very useful conversation with Abe San on great vision for the future development of our relations. Today, we have signed this shared vision. Tomorrow it will provide a new light to our future. We are in complete agreement that we will give unhindered pace to our cooperation in digital partnership to cyber space, from health to defense and security and from sea to space. I have been told that today Japan's investors have announced a fresh investment of $ 2.5 billion in India. This will provide employment to about 30 thousand people in India. Agreement on Bilateral Currency Swap Arrangement during this visit clearly reflects our mutual trust and our ever increasing closeness in economic partnership.

Friends,

21st century is the century of Asia, but there are questions regarding its form and factor. Who will benefit, what needs to be done, there are many such questions. However one thing is very clear that without the cooperation between India and Japan 21st century cannot be a century of Asia.

Abe San and I have agreed to the 2 + 2 Dialogue between our Foreign and Defense Ministers. Its purpose is to promote peace and stability in the world. Japan's entry into the International Solar Alliance will be another shining example of such cooperation in the interest of the world.

Friends,

Next year Japan will host the G-20 Summit in Osaka. The Rugby World Cup will also be held in Japan next year. This tournament will be held in Asia for the first time. And after that 2020 Olympics) will be held in Tokyo. For all these important global events, on my behalf, and on behalf of whole India, our warmest wishes are with you.

Friends,

Progress in India-Japan relations is limitless like Japan's Kaizen philosophy. Together with Prime Minister Abe, I am committed to strengthen these relations further. Once again I thank Abe San, the Government of Japan and all of you and convey my heartfelt wishes. 

Domo Arigato Gozaimasu.

जापान पूरब और पश्चिम की सभ्यताओं के सर्वश्रेष्ठ पहलुओं का संगम है।

यह वही महान देश है जिसने सिखाया है कि मानव जाति के विकास का रास्ता पुरातन और नूतन के बीच टकराव का नहीं, बल्कि उनके सह-अस्तित्व और सृजन का है: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018

जापान और भारत के सम्बन्धों को हिन्द और प्रशांत महासागरों सी गहराई और विस्तार प्राप्त हैं।

ये सम्बन्ध लोकतांत्रिक मूल्यों और स्वतंत्रताओं के प्रति और Rule of Law के प्रति साझा प्रतिबद्धता पर आधारित हैं: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018

हमारे बीच पूरी सहमति है कि हम अपने सहयोग को digital partnership से cyber space तक, स्वास्थ्य से रक्षा-सुरक्षा तक और सागर से अंतरिक्ष तक, हर क्षेत्र में अबाध गति देंगे।

मुझे बताया गया है कि आज जापान के निवेशकों ने भारत में 2.5 बिलियन यू एस डॉलर के नए निवेश की घोषणा की है: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018

इसी यात्रा के दौरान द्विपक्षीय करेन्सी स्वाप व्यवस्था पर हुई सहमति में हमारा आपसी विश्वास और हमारी आर्थिक साझेदारी की निरन्तर बढ़ती हुई नज़दीकी साफ़ तौर पर झलकते हैं: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018

इसी यात्रा के दौरान द्विपक्षीय करेन्सी स्वाप व्यवस्था पर हुई सहमति में हमारा आपसी विश्वास और हमारी आर्थिक साझेदारी की निरन्तर बढ़ती हुई नज़दीकी साफ़ तौर पर झलकते हैं: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018

भारत और जापान के सहयोग के बिना 21वीं सदी एशिया की सदी नहीं हो सकती।

आबे सान और मैं हमारे विदेश और रक्षा मंत्रियों के बीच 2+2 Dialogue के लिए सहमत हुए हैं।

इसका उद्देश्य विश्व में शांति और स्थिरता को बढ़ावा देना है: PM

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) October 29, 2018