27.8.13

PM's Envoy for Japan

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has nominated former law minister Ashwani Kumar as his special envoy for Japan, where he can visit up to seven days, “to maintain the momentum of high level exchanges with Japan and in connection with preparations for the visit to India of their Majesties, the Emperor and Empress of Japan — the first since Independence”.
Singh recently had a highly successful visit to Japan whose leader Shinzo Abe has consistently spoken about the importance of strengthening ties with India.
Government sources said Kumar’s appointment was important as the royal visit signals a special partnership between India and Japan and the resolve of the two countries to further reinforce their global and strategic partnership — the cornerstone of the PM’s “Look East Policy”. Kumar will have the rank and privileges of a Cabinet minister. 

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