Japanese PM to be chief guest at R-Day celebrations

Ashwini Phadnis Updated - January 22, 2014 at 10:38 AM.

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will pay an official visit to New Delhi from January 25-27 and will be the chief guest at this year’s Republic Day celebrations, the Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday.

During his visit, Abe will hold discussions with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Their discussion will add substance and content to Indo-Japanese partnership, the Ministry said in a statement.

Published on January 22, 2014 04:15