PM Modi on Tokyo visit for Quad summit lauds bilateral ties in Japanese oped
India Today
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has penned an op-ed in a major Japanese newspaper, highlighting the importance of India's relationship with Japan.
In the midst of his visit to Tokyo, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote an op-ed for the Yomiuri Shimbun, one of the five major newspapers of Japan. The op-ed, which highlights India-Japan relationship, was published on Monday, May 23.
Taking to Twitter, PM Modi shared the article that was also published on the newspaper’s website: “Penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between India and Japan. Ours is a partnership for peace, stability and prosperity. I trace the journey of our special friendship which completes 70 glorious years.”
Penned an op-ed on the vibrant relations between India and Japan. Ours is a partnership for peace, stability and prosperity. I trace the journey of our special friendship which completes 70 glorious years. @Yomiuri_Online https://t.co/nXx8y3qiQL
In the article, PM Modi described India-Japan ties as “special, strategic, and global”. He said: “Cultural ties (between the two countries) go back centuries. A strong belief in sharing the values of democracy, freedom and rule-based international order, as well as the alignment of regional and global perspectives, underlies trust and the relationship between India and Japan as a genuine partner.”
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