Japan has played an important role in India’s development journey: PM Modi on sidelines of Quad summit

Addressing the Indian diaspora on the sidelines of Quad summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the special role Japan has played in India’s development journey. Before Swami Vivekanada went to Chicago, he came to Japan and the country left a huge imprint on his mind, said the Prime Minster justifying our strong historical ties.

Commenting on Indo-Japan ties, the Prime Minister said "India and Japan are natural partners. Japan has played an important role in India's development journey. Our relationship with Japan is of intimacy, spirituality, cooperation and belonging."

Speaking on the Covid-19, Modi said, “Corona caused the biggest crisis of 100 years in front of the world. When it started, no one knew what would happen next. No one even knew whether its vaccine would come or not. But India also sent medicines to the countries of the world at that time.”

Earlier today, the PM met the CEOs of prominent Japanese firms who have earned global recognition.
Later in the day, PM Modi will attend an event convened by US President Joe Biden to launch the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

He will also hold a bilateral meet with Biden. However, the key highlight of Prime Minister Modi's visit is the Quad Summit to be held tomorrow.