Strong Indo-Japan ties can do wonders: Japanese PM

January 25, 2014 20:44

Japan today pitched for better ties with India in areas such as energy, agriculture and medicine, saying the two "strong" Asian nations can do "wonders" by enhancing economic cooperation.

Tremendous potential exists in both countries to enhance economic cooperation, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in an address to Indian industry chambers.

"A strong India and a strong Japan can come together and I think we can do wonders...I am confident that there is tremendous potential for cooperation between the two nations,"Abe told the CII, FICCI and Assocham.

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