India, Japan to cooperate in energy, telecoms

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh shake hand as they exchange signed agreements during a meeting in New Delhi, India, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014.

NEW DELHI — India and Japan have signed agreements on cooperation in the energy and telecom sectors during Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s visit to New Delhi.

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh held talks with Abe on Saturday.

Singh said that India also was discussing with Japan the possibility of buying an amphibian aircraft called the US-2 and its co-production in India. Abe arrived in New Delhi on Saturday for a three-day visit.

Japan is keen to boost exports of atomic technology and other infrastructure to help revive its economy.

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