Tokyo, Aug. 29 -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday called for the strengthening of India-Japan ties upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.

"I warmly welcome Prime Minister Modi's visit to Japan. I look forward to discussing the strengthening of Japan-India relations in various fields with the Prime Minister," he said in a post on X.

"It is my great honor to welcome Prime Minister H.E. Shri Narendra Modi ji to Japan. I am looking forward to having discussions to strengthen Japan-India relations in various fields with His Excellency," Ishiba added.

Ishiba, while addressing the India-Japan Economic Forum along with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, stated that Japan has played a key role in the 'Make in India' initiative. ...