Imphal, Aug. 10 -- Japan's Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, reaffirmed Japan's commitment to supporting India's development, particularly in the Northeast region.

He highlighted cooperation in connectivity projects, economic frameworks, and people-to-people exchanges, stating that Japan will remain a trusted partner.

He also called for further strengthening the strategic and global partnership between the two nations by building on their longstanding friendship.

The ambassador was speaking at a function in Imphal on Saturday, which focused on the historical ties between Japan and the state of Manipur.

During World War II in 1944, Japanese forces, along with the Indian National Army, had advanced into Manipur. The war caused significa...