Abe misses N-word, talks of ‘broader Asia’

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Posted: Aug 22, 2007 at 0000 hrs IST
Updated: Aug 22, 2007 at 1316 hrs IST

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to the greatest extent possible," the Japanese Prime Minister said while expressing readiness to offer energy-efficiency related technology to India. To enhance people-to-people contacts, he said Japan would welcome 500 Indian youth per year, of which about 100 will be allocated for those studying Japanese or teaching Japanese. "This is precisely an investment towards future generations," he said. In his address, Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee said both countries fully recognised the scope and need of working together not only for their mutual benefit but also for peace and prosperity in Asia and the world. Abe's visit has further accelerated the process of "rejuvenating and expanding our mutual relations", he said. Emphasising that the 21st century will be "Asian century", he said India and Japan would be the key performers in actualising that ideal. Describing Abe as a "valued and trusted friend" of India, Chatterjee said he was confident that the Japanese leader's visit would open new vistas of bilateral cooperation, which will help in further consolidating "our historical ties.” Ansari, also the Rajya Sabha Chairman, said as India and Japan embark on a new strategic and global partnership, this can help usher in Jawaharlal Nehru's vision of a resurgent Asia....