New Delhi, July 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that mutual trust between nations was the greatest strategic asset in times of geopolitical uncertainties. PM Modi was speaking during a joint press statement along with Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi in New Delhi.

"Just a few days ago at the G7 Summit, I remarked that in today's climate of global turbulence, mutual trust is our greatest strategic asset; I am proud that the India-Japan partnership fully lives up to this standard," PM Modi said.

Takaichi's three-day visit to India comes amid rising uncertainties in the global arena. Under these circumastances, the collaboration with India becomes even more pertinent.

PM Modi also said that over the past few decades,...