New Delhi: Stating that Japan is one of the most trusted friends of India today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the friendship between both the nations is considered one of the most natural partnerships in the entire region.
Speaking at the inauguration of the Rudraksh convention centre in Varanasi, which has been constructed with Japanese assistance, PM Modi said, “Be it a strategic area or an economic area, Japan is one of the most trusted friends of India today. Our friendship is considered one of the most natural partnerships in the entire region.”
He further stated, “India and Japan are of the view that development should be omnipresent. This development should be all-around, should be for all, and should be all-encompassing.”
I thank Japan, PM Yoshihide Suga & Ambassador Satoshi Suzuki. Kashi has received such a gift due to Japan PM's efforts. PM Yoshihide Suga was Chief Cabinet Secretary then. Since then, he has been personally involved in this project: PM Modi pic.twitter.com/Ldxjm4gCvC
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) July 15, 2021
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, speaking on the occasion said, “In 2018, with the help of Japan, the foundation stone of Rudraksh convention centre was laid. Kashi is a very important centre for spirituality, literature, music.”
Speaking about the handicrafts and crafts of the region PM Modi said that in the last 6-7 years a lot of work has been done to strengthen them and with this, Banarasi silk and Banarasi craft are getting a new identity again.
'Rudraksh' has modern shine and cultural aura. This project potrays India-Japan ties and scope for future opportunities. Today, with the efforts of both countries, a new chapter has been written on development and bilateral relations: PM Modi in Varanasi pic.twitter.com/WdH73ZT6Dg
— ANI UP/Uttarakhand (@ANINewsUP) July 15, 2021
Stating that a river of development is flowing in Kashi, the Prime Minister said that the city’s ancient glory now exists in its modern form.
“It never stops or gets tired. During COVID, when the country stopped, Kashi stayed balanced and disciplined, but the flow of development continued,” he added.