New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- Former diplomat Vikas Swarup on Friday underscored the significance of the bilateral relationship between India and Japan, noting that it stands independently of other global dynamics.

"These relationships stand on their own. Japan has been a very longstanding partner of India; it has been the number 1 partner for infrastructure development in India," Swarup told ANI, while commenting on PM Modi's two-day visit to Japan.

Highlighting the depth of cooperation, he recalled Japan's role in India's flagship infrastructure project. "Even the Delhi Metro was commissioned with the help of Japanese investment," he added.

Swarup further emphasised the importance of strengthening the strategic ties between the two nations. ...