Abe's visit will deepen bilateral relations: PM Modi

December 11, 2015 16:03

Welcoming his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe here, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today described him as a "phenomenal leader" and said his trip will further deepen the bilateral relations.

"Liked how PM @AbeShinzo describes India-Japan ties, the rich potential & cultural bond in his piece" in a newspaper, Modi tweeted. "India is all set to welcome its great friend & a phenomenal leader, PM @AbeShinzo. His visit will further deepen India-Japan relations," he said in another tweet.

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