India, Aug. 29 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Japan at the invitation of his counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. Calling the visit an opportunity to advance India's national interests, PM Modi said it would also strengthen regional and global peace and security.

He departed to Japan earlier today and has arrived in the country for his first standalone visit to Japan in seven years.

Members of the Indian diaspora gathered in Tokyo to welcome him, while Japanese artists prepared cultural performances for the occasion.

The summit is expected to focus on deepening economic and investment partnerships, while also enhancing cultural ties between the two nations.

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