A joint statement signed by the two leaders was heavy on plans for cooperation in the security area.

They underlined the importance of close dialogue between top foreign affairs and defense officials, pledged holding joint military drills regularly and welcomed progress on talks to transfer Japan's defense and nuclear technology to India.

Growth in security cooperation will be matched by closer economic and trade ties.

Mr. Abe unveiled a plan to double the amount of Japan's direct investment and the number of Japanese companies operating in India in five years, and pledged a total of 3.5 trillion yen in Japanese investment over the next five years.

Mr. Abe also expressed hopes to introduce Japan's shinkansen bullet train technology to India.

While the two leaders didn't mention China by name, the presence of the nation whose growing military capability and aggressive territorial behavior have alarmed its neighbors was palpable.

In a speech to business leaders, Mr. Modi took a swipe at China as he discussed the need for India and Japan to forge a closer partnership to promote peace and prosperity in Asia and counter an "expansionist" mind-set.

It was seen as a veiled but clear reference to China, which is embroiled in territorial disputes with both New Delhi and Tokyo.



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