PM Narendra Modi speaks to Japan's new PM Fumio Kishida

Japan's parliament had elected Fumio Kishida as prime minister ealier this week.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi (L) and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R)

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke to the newly elected prime minister of Japan, Fumio Kishida, and said he looked forward to working with him to further strengthen India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

Japan's parliament had elected Kishida as prime minister on Monday.

In a tweet Modi said, "Spoke with H.E. Fumio Kishida to congratulate him for assuming charge as the Prime Minister of Japan. I look forward to working with him to further strengthen India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and to enhance cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region."

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