PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Japanese counterpart Kishida; leaders reaffirm commitment to deepen ties

New Delhi [India], September 9 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit in New Delhi and the leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, Prime Minister Modi's office said in a statement.
"During the meeting, the leaders acknowledged the constructive dialogue of the two countries throughout the year on their priorities for their respective G-20 and G-7 Presidencies, particularly in bringing the concerns and aspirations of the Global South to the fore," the PMO statement added.
"Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further deepening the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership," the PMO statement added.
The PMO statement further added that the leaders held discussions on various facets of the India-Japan bilateral partnership, including infrastructure development, technological collaboration, investments, and energy.