India and Japan inked a “Strategic Global Partnership” in 2006 which is the foundation for the strengthening ties in diverse fields, including identifying key convergences. Modi has been enjoying a close equation with Japan as Gujarat Chief Minister with many Japanese companies making huge investments in the state.
During his visit to the country in 2007, he galvanised Japanese investment into Gujarat. Giving details of India's involvement at multilateral levels like BRICS, G-20, UNGA among others, the spokesperson said most of these are attended at the highest level from India, indicating that Modi may travel to Brazil for Summit of BRICS (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) to be held in mid July.
Asked if there will be an IBSA Summit also at that time, he merely said there was a talk of Brazil being host for both BRICS and IBSA.
Referring to an invitation from the US for a Summit meeting between American President Barack Obama and Modi, he said Obama was among the first foreign leaders to make a congratulatory call to Modi during which a specific invitation was made.
