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Modi meets Abe on the sidelines of NSS
In line with the Special Strategic and Global Partnership with Japan, discussions were held in a very cordial atmosphere.
Abe thanked Modi for the excellent hospitality during his bilateral visit to India in December 2015.
He described his visit to Varanasi as unforgettable.
Abe acknowledged that under Modi's leadership, the Indian economy was now serving as the engine of global growth.
The two leaders reviewed the decisions taken during Abe's visit and expressed satisfaction at the strong pace of implementation.
Abe conveyed that a survey Mission will be coming from Japan in May to take forward the Convention Centre project in Varanasi. They also discussed measures to promote further trade and investment.
Modi thanked Abe for Japan's strong participation in the International Fleet Review.
The two leaders also discussed the continuing threat of terrorism and the need for the International community to eschew selective approaches. They also reviewed global and regional issues.
Abe said that he was greatly looking forward to Modi's bilateral visit to Japan later this year.
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