Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) with Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe

Mon Apr 9, 2:33 AM
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) is helped by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as they sign a mutual agreement following their meeting in Tokyo, 15 December 2006. They pledged to conclude the talks within two years, reflecting Tokyo's desire to strengthen ties with India to compensate for tensions with China. Photo:Toru Hanai/AFP

Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (L) is helped by Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as they sign a mutual agreement following their meeting in Tokyo, 15 December 2006. They pledged to conclude the talks within two years, reflecting Tokyo's desire to strengthen ties with India to compensate for tensions with China. Photo:Toru Hanai/AFP