PM Modi to visit Japan

                     Prime Minister Narendra Modiwill undertake a four-day visit to Japan beginning

on August 30 during which he will hold discussions on his dream project of 'Smart Cities'

                    During his visit, he will also hold talks with his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe

to take the strategic partnership between the two sides to a new level. He will also talks

with the Japanese ministers and businessmen.

                    Briefing the media here about the Prime Minister's forthcoming visit to Japan,

Ministry of External Affairs official spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said, "The PM is keen to

rejuvenate Indian cities as urban centres and Kyoto is a magnificent example of how a city

preserves its cultural heritage while also modernizing itself. Also, the PM's project of 'Smart

Cities' will also be fulfilled in Kyoto, which is seen in Japan as a city which is

environmentally friendly, preserves its heritage and is at the cutting edge of technology.""

                  Also, consultations are going on between Kyoto and Varanasi, with Varanasi

trying to draw experiences which have been successful in the Japanese city," he added.

                  He will also be visiting the Kobe University, which focuses on stem cell research.

The Prime Minister will also be inaugurating the Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Tokyo

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