India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to advance efforts to facilitate the smooth and timely implementation of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) project. Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed MAHSAR with his Japanese counterpart Suga Yoshihide, on the sidelines of the Quad Leaders’ Summit.
The two Prime Ministers expressed happiness at their first in-person meeting. Mr Modi congratulated Prime Minister Suga for successfully hosting the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympic Games in the midst of a global pandemic.
The two Prime Ministers reviewed the multi-faceted relationship between the two countries and exchanged views on recent global and regional developments, including in Afghanistan.
They reaffirmed their commitment towards a free, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. They agreed to enhance bilateral security and defence cooperation, including in the area of defence equipment and technologies.
Prime Minister Modi highlighted the need to develop bilateral partnerships in manufacturing, MSME and skill development. The two Prime Ministers discussed the COVID-19 pandemic and efforts to address it.
They highlighted the increasing importance of digital technologies and in this regard positively evaluated the progress in the India-Japan Digital Partnership, especially in start-ups. They exchanged views on further collaboration in various emerging technologies.
The two leaders also welcomed the progress in bilateral developmental projects in India’s North Eastern Region under the India-Japan Act East Forum and noted possibilities for further enhancement of such cooperation. (AIR NEWS)