Key pacts inked, PM Modi speaks to outgoing Japanese PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday conveyed his gratitude to outgoing Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe for his personal commitment and leadership in greatly strengthening ties between India and Japan. In a telephonic conversation, the two leaders expressed confidence that the strong momentum attained in partnership between the two countries in the last few years will continue unabated in the future. The two leaders also welcomed the signing of a reciprocal logistics support agreement between the Indian Armed Forces and the Self-Defense Forces of Japan.