New Delhi, July 2 -- Japan and India have agreed to deepen cooperation in strategic, economic and energy security, with over 129 Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed during Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's official visit to India, Toshihiro Kitamura, Press Secretary and Official Spokesperson accompanying the Japanese Prime Minister, said on Wednesday.

Speaking to ANI, Kitamura described Takaichi's visit as her first to India since assuming office and underscored the importance of bilateral ties.

"This is the first meeting for PM Takaichi in India since she took office. Japan and India share common fundamental values and strategic interests. India is a key partner for Japan in realising a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. The str...