India and Japan on Thursday in the annual summit meet laid down the strategy on how to enhance cooperation to counter the growing aggression of China in the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe agreed to strengthen cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region where China is increasing its assertiveness. Sources have told India Today that the recent border standoff at Doklam between India and China did come up during discussions. The real import of the ties was felt in the joint statement which took into account all aspects of Indo-Japan relations, including mutual concerns. Even as India, Japan forged a strong alliance, China warned India on Thursday not to form alliances with Japan.

Source: India Today September 15, 2017 02:37 UTC