Tokyo, Sept. 7 -- Indian Ambassador to Japan Sibi George has expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the support he received in strengthening India-Japan relations during his tenure in the country, as he prepares to leave his post, the Japan Times reported.

George expressed confidence that Japan would continue to be a "steadfast partner" as India works toward its goal of becoming an advanced economy by 2047, marking 100 years of independence.

Reflecting on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent two-day visit to Japan, the Indian Ambassador said that the trip "added a new chapter" to bilateral ties and laid out an ambitious roadmap for the next decade, as reported by the Japan Times, citing a farewell article ahead of his departure on We...