Abe hosts Modi at private villa, reaffirming Indo-Pacific ties

Japanese leader hopes to boost Mt. Fuji's appeal among Indian tourists

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Abe invites Modi to a private dinner at his villa near Mt. Fuji.(Courtesy of the Cabinet Office)

SAKI HAYASHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Sunday affirmed cooperation on both economic and security fronts to realize an open and free Indo-Pacific region.

Abe hosted a private dinner at his villa near Mt. Fuji, rounding out a day of talks that began at a hotel overlooking Lake Yamanaka. Modi's latest visit marks his third to Japan as prime minister and his 12th summit with Abe.

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