(VOVworld) – Visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised the greater similarities in viewpoints between New Delhi and Tokyo, adding that the strong relations will enable the two countries to contribute to stability in Asia.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe. (Photo: The Wire)

Addressing leaders of Japanese businesses on Friday, PM Modi said the 21^st century was the time for Asia and he called on Japanese businesses to invest in India.

He said the similarities in views and the special global and strategic partnership between the two countries could boost the regional economy and development and stimulate global growth.  

PM Modi arrived in Japan on Thursday to sign a civilian nuclear deal and boost bilateral relations with Japan.