PM Modi's Japan visit

PM Modi heads back to Delhi

Sayonara Japan! An important friendship stands strengthened as PM @narendramodi enplanes from Osaka for the journey back to Delhi pic.twitter.com/DnFySF9p1h

& mdash; Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 12, 2016

PM Modi on currency demonetisation

Till 30 December, there will be no trouble caused to anyone. Everything that is yours, you will get it: PM Narendra Modi pic.twitter.com/cvUTP7vtkL

& mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) November 12, 2016

This is the biggest cleanliness drive till date. It is, however, not intended to hurt anyone, says PM Modi on Currency demonetisation

Our government will do everything to protect the interests of the honest citizens

No change in rules for anyone

Money that has been looted has to be recovered. And the rules have to be same for everyone: PM @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/fyO3WOTEVz

& mdash; PMO India (@PMOIndia) November 12, 2016

I salute the people of India for hailing this initiative, despite all difficulties they have supported us

PM Modi gestures on Currency demonetisation

On the night of 8th November, Rs 500 and 1000 (gestures that they were scrapped), I thank the people of India: PM Modi in Japan pic.twitter.com/qNqSHdhNK1

& mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) November 12, 2016

Today, I can proudly say that no Indian will ever stand behind: PM Modi in Kobe

All the good in India is happening due to 125 crore Indians

FDI - 'First develop India'

'First develop India', is my definition of FDI. however the other one is Foreign Direct Investment: PM Narendra Modi in Japan pic.twitter.com/tbQDD9PVCh

& mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) November 12, 2016

India is getting historically high FDI and is moving quickly on the path of economic progress

Kobe was the first to help us during the perilous time of Gujarat earthquake. We shall forever be greatful to the people of this place for all the help they extended

Watch: PM Narendra Modi arrives at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to get first hand info on bullet trains

<blockquote class="twitter-video" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi">@narendramodi</a> :We are waiting for this train in India. <a href="https://t.co/EZnJJXp7B7">pic.twitter.com/EZnJJXp7B7</a></p>&mdash; Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/797308128303857664">November 12, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

A shared experience

A shared experience critical in India's high speed ambitions. The two Prime Ministers tour Kawasaki Heavy Industries Plant pic.twitter.com/q36NOwWhG6

& mdash; Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 12, 2016

PM Narendra Modi along with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe on Saturday travelled in Japan's famed high-speed Shinkansen bullet train, which is being introduced in India on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad stretch. Modi and Abe travelled in the train, whose speed ranges from 240 kms per hour to 320 kms per hour, from Tokyo to Kobe, a city on Osaka Bay in Japan.

Six years after they started negotiations, India and Japan finally signed a landmark nuclear agreement, opening the way for India to be able to commission nuclear reactors by global entities.

Indian community in Kobe has a long history of trade & commerce. I congratulate all the residents of Kobe on forthcoming 150 years of its port

Our relationship is characterized by complete trust & mutual confidence. Thank Governor Ido for his valuable efforts to develop relations with Gujarat

PM Modi at Hyogo House in Kobe

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-conversation="none" data-lang="en"><p lang="et" dir="ltr">Japan: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives at Hyogo House in Kobe. <a href="https://t.co/Cofd9eGcfq">pic.twitter.com/Cofd9eGcfq</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI_news/status/797279134074343424">November 12, 2016</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Watch: People chant 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki jai' as PM Modi arrives at Shin-Kobe Station

#WATCH: People welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives at Shin-Kobe Station, chant 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki jai' pic.twitter.com/CzXZoG1Y1s

& mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) November 12, 2016

People welcome PM Narendra Modi as he arrives

Kobe (Japan): People gather at Shin-Kobe Station, welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he arrives pic.twitter.com/rvT73MqJQZ

& mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) November 12, 2016

The bipartite agreement is intended to open the Indian market to overseas reactor suppliers. The deal would allow Japan to export nuclear technology to India, making it the first non-NPT (Non Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons) signatory to have such a deal with Tokyo.

A precision arrival

And a precision arrival, in true Japanese style! The Shinkansen pulls into Kobe at 1155 hrs, & in 45 seconds, leaders & delegation disembark pic.twitter.com/y9kIXrHIIW

& mdash; Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 12, 2016

Modi and Abe raised the South China Sea issue in their joint statement, stressing the importance of resolving the disputes by peaceful means. The two PMs also discussed working together on the strategic Chabahar port in Iran.

PM Modi gazes at Mt Fuji

A pic for posterity! PM @narendramodi and PM @AbeShinzo onboard the Shinkansen as another iconic Japanese landmark Mt. Fuji flashes by pic.twitter.com/d8taWB9Ijv

&mdash; Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 12, 2016

PM Modi will visit the Kawasaki Heavy Industries facility in Kobe, where high-speed trains are manufactured.

A glimpse at the Shinkansen experience

Simply Shinkansen! Scenes from inside the famed Japanese bullet train, with the two leaders deep in conversation pic.twitter.com/D9gQz73XJ4

&mdash; Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 12, 2016

The same technology used in Japan's Shinkansen will be deployed for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Railway.

Confirmed: Japan to join Iran, India in Chabahar port development

It's official now. India and Japan will work together to develop infrastructure and connectivity for Chabahar port in Iran @timesofindia

&mdash; Sachin Parashar (@sachinpTOI) November 11, 2016

The agreement is broadly in line with agreements we have done with many other countries: Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar

Civil Nuclear energy cooperation agreement signed is something that has taken us some time to negotiate for very understandable reasons: Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar

Last two years saw sharp increase in Japanese economic activities in India: Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar

PM Modi concludes his address

PM @narendramodi concludes: It is indeed a privilege to be your partner and friend pic.twitter.com/SJuJMIfxQ6

&mdash; Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 11, 2016

I wish to thank Prime Minister Abe for the support extended for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group

Since March 2016 we extended ‘Visa-On Arrival’ facility to Japanese nationals and have also extended a 10-year visa to businesspersons: PM Modi

We are also united in our resolve to combat the menace of terrorism, especially cross-border terrorism: PM Modi

The successful Malabar exercise has underscored the strategic convergence in the broad expanse of the waters of the Indo-Pacific: PM Modi

Our strategic partnership is not only for the good and security of our own societies. It also brings peace, stability and balance to region

We see Japan as a natural partner in our aim to be major centre for manufacturing, investments and 21st century knowledge industries

The Agreement for Cooperation in Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy marks a historic step in our engagement to build a clean energy partnership: PM Modi

PM Abe and I took stock of the progress in our ties since last Summit. It is clear that our cooperation has progressed on multiple fronts: PM Modi

The frequency of our interaction demonstrates the drive, dynamism and depth of our ties: PM Modi on his previous visits to Japan

PM Modi begins his press statement

PM begins Press Statement with a Zen Buddhist saying: Ichigo Ichie - our every meeting is unique & we must treasure every moment. pic.twitter.com/KKEi1MpBa5

&mdash; Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 11, 2016

India-Japan ink wide range of agreements

New Strides in the Special Strategic and Global Partnership. The leaders also witnessed exchange of agreements in a wide range of sectors pic.twitter.com/os0Pkedpp3

&mdash; Vikas Swarup (@MEAIndia) November 11, 2016

Delegation level talks between India and Japan begin

Tokyo: Delegation level talks between India and Japan begins at Kantei, the Prime Minister's Office. pic.twitter.com/0rk6HpzryA

& mdash; ANI (@ANI_news) November 11, 2016

India aims to be world's most open economy, PM Modi says

Presenting India as a land of "incredible" opportunities, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited Japanese companies to invest, saying substantial finances are needed for development of the country and reforms were underway to make it the world's "most open" economy.

Addressing top Japanese business leaders in Tokyo, he said India wants "greater influx of Japanese investments" and "for this, we will be proactive in addressing your concerns".

PM Modi with Hiroshige Seko

Mr. Hiroshige Seko, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan meeting PM @narendramodi in Tokyo pic.twitter.com/MIoqgd5QbZ

&mdash; PIB India (@PIB_India) November 11, 2016

Addressing business leaders at the India-Japan Business Leaders' Forum, he mentioned progress on GST and talked about other reforms in policies and rules to make investments and doing business easier in India.

Want to make India the most open economy in the world