Modi, Abe sign key speed rail agreement, MoU on civil nuclear energy

December 12, 2015 12:25

After holding delegation level talks, PM Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe are issuing a joint statement. It is learnt that India and Japan have signed the key speed rail agreement in which India will welcome Japan's High speed rail technologies to the Mumbai-Ahmedabad route.

In addition to that, the PMs welcomed the conclusion of agreement concerning the transfer of defence equipment and technology. India also welcomes Japan's participation in the India-US Malabar exercises on a regular basis, as it would help to deal with maritime problems in the Indo-Pacific region.

Modi added that the two countries are engaged in wide ranging collaboration in clean energy and energy efficiency technology that will create solutions for the world at large.

"India will extend 'visa on arrival' to Japanese citizens including for business purpose from 1st March 2016," said PM Modi.

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