India News : Manmohan Singh to seek nuclear deal, investments during Japan visit
- 5 years ago
New Delhi: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh left here on Monday on a two-nation five-day visit to Japan and Thailand aiming to give a "new meaning" to India's 'Look East' policy and hoping it will contribute to peace, prosperity and stability in the Asia-Pacific.
Singh, who flew to Tokyo, his first halt, described Japan as a "key regional and global partner for India"
In his departure statement, Singh said he proposed to invigorate India's relations with Japan in the political, security and energy spheres.
"My visits to Japan and Thailand will add depth and new meaning to our 'Look East' policy and contribute to peace, prosperity and stability in the Asia-Pacific," he said.
On a three-day visit to Tokyo, Singh will make a strong pitch for elevating strategic ties and push for a bilateral pact on civil nuclear energy cooperation.
Singh, who flew to Tokyo, his first halt, described Japan as a "key regional and global partner for India"
In his departure statement, Singh said he proposed to invigorate India's relations with Japan in the political, security and energy spheres.
"My visits to Japan and Thailand will add depth and new meaning to our 'Look East' policy and contribute to peace, prosperity and stability in the Asia-Pacific," he said.
On a three-day visit to Tokyo, Singh will make a strong pitch for elevating strategic ties and push for a bilateral pact on civil nuclear energy cooperation.