India and Japan reiterated their unwavering commitment to realise a peaceful, open, equitable, stable and rule-based order in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond. In a joint statement issued at the end of annual Summit level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe, the two sides underlined the need for closer coordination and effective communication, bilaterally and with partners, to address existing and emerging challenges in spheres of security, stability and sustainable development.
Sharing their concerns about the growing threat and universal reach of extremism, the two countries reiterated their strong condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations with ‘zero tolerance’ and reaffirmed their deep concern over the continued threat posed by terrorists and terrorist groups. They called upon all countries to implement the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1267 and other relevant resolutions designating terrorist entities.
Before annual level summit meeting, Japanese Prime Minister called on President Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrpati Bhawan this morning. Mr Abe and Mr Mukherjee discussed the issues of mutual concern.